Dame Perfumery · 2015
Dark Horse
cinnamon · lemon · bergamot
Dark Horse opens on cinnamon and lemon, then rose and jasmine take over at the heart. The base of guaiac wood and vanilla leaves a dry, enveloping warmth. Wear it on autumn and winter evenings, when the days grow short.
At a glance
- House
- Dame Perfumery
- Family
- Spicy
- Main accords
- Warm spicy, Woody, Citrus, Aromatic, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Powdery
- Top notes
- Cinnamon, Lemon, Bergamot
- Heart notes
- Cloves, Carnation, Rose, Jasmine
- Base notes
- Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Musk
- Launched
- 2015
- Perfumer
- Jeffrey Dame
- Seasons
- Autumn, Winter
- Best for
- Night
- Gender
- Unisex
- Rating
- 4.3/5 · 248 reviews
The olfactory pyramid
From the first spark to the trail that stays.
Top notes fly off in minutes, the heart holds through the afternoon, the base stays on skin until evening.
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Top the opening
Top: Cinnamon, Lemon, Bergamot.
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Heart the trail
Heart: Cloves, Carnation, Rose, Jasmine.
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Base what lingers
Base: Guaiac Wood, Vanilla, Vetiver, Musk.
Its moodboard
One fragrance, four tableaux.
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Its character
Warm spicy, woody, citrus.
- Warm spicy — dominant
- Woody — strong
- Citrus — strong
- Aromatic — strong
- Vanilla — strong
- Cinnamon — strong
- Powdery — present
Composed by Jeffrey Dame.
When to wear it
An autumn and winter fragrance, best in the evening.
- Autumn Autumn : Ideal
- Winter Winter : Ideal
- Spring Spring : Fine
- Summer Summer : Rarely
Occasions, from most to least suited
- Night
- Day
Questions
What people ask.
What does Dark Horse smell like?
Main accords: warm spicy, woody, and citrus. Top notes of cinnamon, lemon, and bergamot. A heart of cloves, carnation, rose, and jasmine. A base of guaiac wood, vanilla, vetiver, and musk.
When should you wear Dark Horse?
An autumn and winter fragrance, best in the evening. Best for: night.
Who created Dark Horse?
It was composed by Jeffrey Dame for Dame Perfumery in 2015.
Similar fragrances
Notes and accords in common.
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Cinnamon 
Lemon 
Bergamot Heart
Cloves 
Carnation 
Rose Base
Guaiac Wood 
Vanilla 
Vetiver Your next sillage awaits.
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