The smell in short
Main smell: amber and woody. It opens with incense and violet, moves to cedar and patchouli and dries down to cedar and patchouli.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
The Dark Side 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
About Francesca Bianchi The Dark Side EDP
The Dark Side EDP is made by Francesca Bianchi. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. The Spirit Of Dubai Turath lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like cedar and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other Francesca Bianchi perfumes
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Byzantine Amber unisex, Libertine Neroli unisex and Etruscan Water.
Will people notice The Dark Side?
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Infusion De Cedre.
The Dark Side through the year
It is at its best in fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like cedar and cedar. Less obvious notes include vetiver and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 4.01 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
The Dark Side dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Prada Infusion De Cedre (5 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (8 shared notes) and Reminiscence Patchouli (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
How much does The Dark Side cost?
About €133 in Europe.
When did The Dark Side come out?
It came out in 2016.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.