Darkness by Yohji Yamamoto bottle
Yohji Yamamoto

Darkness

4.1/5 · 60 votes Unisex 2018
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Fragrance notes

Notes

Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day76
Night81
Fall100
Winter67
Spring57
Summer29
Our take

Cypress and juniper berries give this blend a resinous, forest-adjacent edge that feels grounded rather than airy. Indonesian patchouli leaf sits beside carrot seeds, adding an earthy bitterness that keeps the sweeter elements in check. Spanish labdanum and sandalwood round out the mix with a warm, slightly sticky amber tone that lingers on fabric and skin.

The scent feels dense and deliberate, more suited to someone who enjoys standing still in a quiet space than to a bright morning commute. It carries a balsamic weight that makes it feel substantial, never thin or fleeting. You notice it most when you move your sleeve or brush past a collar, a steady presence rather than a loud announcement.

A walk under bare trees with a scarf pulled tight captures the right atmosphere for this fragrance. The air is cool enough that the warmth of the resin feels welcome, and the wood notes align with the stillness around you. It fits a moment when the light is low and the day asks for something calm and rooted.

Picture a wooden chest in an old study, the lid just opened to reveal dried herbs and polished timber inside.

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