Richard Maison de Parfum 2021 EDP

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Dark Side

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Richard Maison de Parfum Dark Side is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Dark Side opens with Citrus, Ambroxan, and Ambergris, settles into a heart of Gunpowder and Hinoki Wood, and dries down to a base of Leather and Guaiac Wood. Richard Maison de Parfum's Dark Side carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Dark Side is an ambroxan-driven woody scent with hinoki, leather and a gunpowder twist. It is dry, smoky and modern, and it suits anyone after an edgy unisex fragrance.
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  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
  • Woody
  • Bold
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Dark Side Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate performance keeps it from being too overwhelming for day-to-day wear, but the distinct, unusual notes make it a conversation starter, better suited for evenings or casual outings than a strict office setting. It's a bit too niche for formal events, and certainly not for the gym.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Dark Side opens with ambroxan, citrus and ambergris, a clean and slightly salty start. The heart is the unusual part, with gunpowder and hinoki wood giving a smoky, dry feel. The base is leather and guaiac wood. It is a smoky, woody and leathery scent with a modern ambroxan glow, dry and sharp rather than sweet.

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