Dark Side by Richard bottle
Richard

Dark Side

3.6/5 · 46 votes Unisex 2021
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.2/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Fall93
Summer80
Winter67
Our take

Ambroxan and bright citruses lead the way, clean and sharp against the dry air of a sunlit room. Ambergris adds a salty, animalic edge that keeps the opening from feeling like a standard fresh spray. The heart brings gunpowder and hinoki, a pairing that smells like charred wood after a spark, aromatic and faintly metallic. Leather and guaiac wood wait in the base, heavy and resinous, yet the ambroxan repeats here to tie the drydown back to that first crisp breath.

The scent stays close, moving only a short distance from the skin, so it reads as personal rather than loud. It holds its shape for a fair stretch through the day without demanding constant attention or leaving a heavy trail behind you. The smoky and musky accords give it a rugged texture, while the fresh spicy and citrus facets stop it from turning dark or oppressive. It feels like something meant for open windows and clear skies, a companion for a walk through the city when the light is high and the air feels clean.

This is for someone who wants leather and wood without the weight of a night scent. Wear it when you want a smoky, amber profile that fits the pace of daytime and keeps its presence near you.

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