34 community ratings

Heart of Darkness

2019UnisexModern

7.3/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

Timothy Han Edition Perfumes Heart of Darkness is a unisex scent that suits spring and fall, leisure hours and evenings, setting a fresh, green side against a smoky one.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.6 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Rain accord Ylang-ylang Ozonic notes Galbanum Jasmine

African violet

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cedar Birch tar

Embers

Dark woods

Gaiac wood Vetiver Sandalwood Leather

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Patchouli Soil Amber Musk Moss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Earthy

What does Heart of Darkness smell like?

Rain accord, ozonic notes and galbanum give it a cool, green opening, while ylang-ylang and jasmine soften it with flowers. Towards the heart, birch tar, embers, cedar and leather come forward, turning the scent smoky and woody. Patchouli, soil and moss then settle into a dry, earthy base.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though few voters have rated these two. Voters place it most often in spring and fall, then summer. Masculine and feminine votes are equal, so it sits between the two. Dior Fahrenheit (Eau de Toilette) and Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui (Eau de Toilette) have a close profile.