Sarah Baker Perfumes 2024 EDP

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Tartan Cask

by Sarah McCartney

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Sarah Baker Perfumes Tartan Cask is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Sarah McCartney. Tartan Cask settles into a heart of Smoke, Whisky, Tobacco, and Heather, and dries down to a base of Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Oakmoss. Sarah Baker Perfumes's Tartan Cask carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A deeply textural, divisive scent that transports you to a damp, smoky Scottish winter. If you fancy smelling like a whisky barrel by a campfire, this complex, contemplative fragrance is for you. Otherwise, swerve it.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
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Tartan Cask 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While quite dense, some find Tartan Cask surprisingly versatile for various situations from work to dates. Its smoky and woody accords lend themselves well to cooler weather and evening wear, making it a good choice for casual outings or romantic encounters.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Tartan Cask opens with a dense, smoky hit of aged wood and rich tobacco, reminiscent of a crackling fire and old leather. Soon, the earthy depth of oakmoss and heather emerges, alongside a surprisingly smooth bread note, adding a comforting, almost doughy sweetness. The scent deepens into a warm, woody embrace of cedar and sandalwood, with a lingering hint of whisky, evoking cosy, introspective moments.

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