M
Rose

In The Dark

Rating3.9 ★ 348 votes
GenderUnisex
Best for fallNighttime wearmoderate sillageModerate
Collection

The pyramid

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Top / Heart / BaseThe three tiers of the pyramid: first impression, the character, and the long-lasting foundation.More in Learn →
7 notes
topfirst impression
heartthe character
basethe foundation

At a glance

community scores
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
60
fleetingeternal
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
36
intimateenormous
Price value25
overpricedgreat value
Gender lean44
femininemasculine

Accord radar

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
top 8
RoseCitrusAmberSmokyAromaticWarm SpicyPatchouliBalsamic
Full accord breakdown

Main accords

top 8
Rose
Citrus
Amber
Smoky
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Patchouli
Balsamic

Community profile

community votes
Longevity
very weak
3%
weak
5%
moderate
50%
long lasting
35%
eternal
7%
Sillage
intimate
14%
moderate
69%
strong
14%
enormous
3%
Season
spring
29%
summer
22%
fall
29%
winter
20%
Time of day
day
49%
night
51%
Gender
female
10%
more female
16%
unisex
63%
more male
10%
male
1%
Value
way overpriced
38%
overpriced
31%
ok
27%
good value
2%
great value
2%

What people say

What people love
timelesselegantunisexappealversatileseasonsoccasionsnaturalsmellingingredientshighdepth
What people criticise
lacksenoughdistinctionluxurycostinconsistentlongevityoftenlastsunderhoursweak

Smells similar

by scent profile

Similarity is based on note and accord overlap, not molecular analysis.

Where it sits

nearest by scent

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How its notes pair

LemonMintRoseNutmegMuskPatchouliIncense
topheartbase

Signature pair: Mint and Nutmeg

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In plain words

The main accords of In The Dark are rose and citrus. It opens with Sicilian Lemon and Mint, reveals Turkish Rose and Nutmeg at its heart, and dries down to Incense and Patchouli. It lasts long and projects moderately; people reach for it in spring and autumn, day or night.

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