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Eau de parfum
4160 Tuesdays Flawed Fern
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Flawed Fern — a green fougère fragrance by 4160 Tuesdays
Flawed Fern is an eau de parfum by 4160 Tuesdays, released in 2026.
This unisex fragrance has a distinctive green character, where the freshness of herbs and citrus meets the mossy depth of a fougère composition.
The name Flawed Fern can be interpreted as a hint at the natural, imperfect beauty of a fern — alive, wild and slightly mysterious.
At the heart of the fragrance is a fern accord built around basil, bergamot, fennel and lavender.
From the first minutes, the fragrance feels cool, spicy-herbal and sparkling, gradually becoming softer thanks to coumarin.
Kumquat adds a juicy citrus nuance, while oakmoss creates a dry, earthy and slightly vintage background.
Character and development
The Flawed Fern pyramid is not divided into separate top, middle and base notes, so the fragrance is best viewed as a unified evolution of a green fougère accord.
Bergamot and kumquat are especially noticeable at the opening, creating a bright, invigorating introduction without excessive sweetness.
Basil, fennel and lavender then emerge, creating an aromatic, slightly bitter and cool effect.
In the trail, the composition becomes denser and more serious.
Coumarin gives it smoothness and a gentle, slightly sweet warmth, while oakmoss emphasizes the fern's forest-like, damp-earthy nuance.
As a result, Flawed Fern does not smell like a simple everyday fresh fragrance, but rather like a fuller, more distinctive perfume with a noticeable presence.
Wearability and sillage
Flawed Fern is presented as a unisex fragrance and can develop equally naturally on women's and men's skin.
Its mood is especially well suited to those who enjoy green, aromatic and mossy compositions, as well as anyone looking for an alternative to obvious floral or sweet perfumes.
It is a choice for walks, creative work, city encounters and cool weather, when herbal and woody-earthy nuances sound most expressive.
The fragrance has very strong sillage, so it should be applied with care.
No precise recommendation for the number of sprays on skin and clothing is given; however, the composition's rich character suggests using a moderate amount and then observing how it develops.
On fabric, the fragrance may last longer, while on skin it will reveal the transition from citrus freshness to spicy greenery and a mossy base more quickly.
The perfumer and the brand's style
The composition was created by Sarah McCartney.
Flawed Fern clearly reflects an approach in which the fragrance is built not around a single decorative effect, but around an unusual combination of natural materials and contrasts.
Fresh citrus notes are paired with fennel and basil, while soft coumarin meets oakmoss, allowing the formula to retain its individuality rather than blending into the familiar category of green fragrances.
For 4160 Tuesdays, this release continues the characteristic path of independent British perfumery, where ideas, an author's signature and emotional expressiveness are important.
Flawed Fern may appeal to fans of fragrances with a retro fougère mood, while its citrus-green opening makes the scent feel more lively and contemporary.
Similar fragrances
If you like the idea of a herbal fougère with a pronounced character, you could try Avon Trekking for comparison.
Guerlain Jicky Limited Edition 2019 and Azzaro Azzaro Pour Homme Elixir are also worth exploring; they offer different facets of aromatic, classic and richer fougère styles.
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