What does it smell like?
It smells mostly warm spicy and gourmand. Saffron and cinnamon at the top, vetiver and orange blossom in the middle and black vanilla husk and tonka bean at the base.
- Came out
- 2015
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Dark notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Desigual Dark EDC
Dark EDC comes from Desigual. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
Dark sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men.
Its style
The strongest accord is warm spicy (100%), followed by gourmand and vanilla. You will probably like it if you enjoy warm spicy and gourmand smells and notes like vetiver and black vanilla husk. Less obvious notes include ginger, patchouli and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.64 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel but less than Gisada Ambassador Intense.
More from Desigual
This house has 16 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Fresh, Fresh World and You.
How long Dark stays on skin
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Argos Triumph Of Bacchus unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like black vanilla husk and tonka bean are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Mont Blanc Individuel is a lighter match.
Flankers and editions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2015 and 2019.
Dark dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gisada Ambassador Intense (8 shared notes), Argos Triumph Of Bacchus unisex (7 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (7 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (8 shared notes).
More questions
When did Dark come out?
It came out in 2015.
Can women wear Dark?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
What is the difference between Dark EDC and Dark Fresh?
The other one is the Eau de Toilette and lasts about 3 to 6 hours.