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Eau de parfum
Wicked Good Dark Rose
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Wicked Good Dark Rose — a rose with character
Wicked Good Dark Rose is a unisex eau de parfum created for those who love rose not only when it is delicate and romantic, but also expressive, spicy and slightly mysterious.
The composition belongs to the chypre and floral families, so its character is built on the contrast between a fresh opening, a rich floral heart and a deep mossy-woody base.
The fragrance was released by the American brand Wicked Good, known for its bold approach to familiar scents and its love of unusual perfume ideas.
In Dark Rose, this signature freedom is especially noticeable: the classic image of the rose takes on a dark, daring and modern facet, while the floral theme unfolds in a nuanced rather than obvious way.
The fragrance's character and development
At first, Dark Rose comes across as bright and sparkling.
A berry accord adds juicy sweetness, grapefruit brings citrus freshness, freesia makes the opening feel airier, and cardamom gives it a subtle spicy edge.
As a result, the first minutes do not feel heavy: the fragrance makes an energetic impression right away while retaining its elegance.
As it develops, damask rose emerges at the heart of the composition — rich, unmistakable and touched with a light honeyed depth.
It is surrounded by jasmine, lily of the valley, violet and raspberry: white-floral and fruity nuances soften the rose, while violet adds a powdery-green facet.
The result is an expressive floral heart, but not one that feels airy and carefree: it has shadow, density and character.
The drydown reveals the fragrance's chypre side. Labdanum and moss create a warm, resinous, earthy foundation, patchouli adds dry woody depth, and musk makes the trail smoother and more cohesive.
The base remains noticeable on the skin and creates a very pronounced trail, making Dark Rose especially suited to those who prefer fragrances with a striking presence.
Who will enjoy Dark Rose
As a unisex perfume, Wicked Good Dark Rose is not limited by traditional ideas about feminine or masculine fragrances.
On some skin it may smell more berry-floral, while on other skin it may lean into moss, patchouli and warm labdanum.
This versatility is precisely what makes the composition interesting for perfume experiments and discussion.
The fragrance works well in the evening, for a date, an exhibition, a concert or a walk in cool weather, when its dense chypre facets unfold at their most beautiful.
Because of its rich trail, it is best used sparingly: the available information does not specify the exact number of sprays for skin and clothing, so the ideal dosage should be found gradually, starting with one or two applications.
The perfumer and the composition's style
The fragrance was created by Cheri Tracy.
Her work on Dark Rose is built around a striking contrast: juicy berries and grapefruit meet spicy cardamom, then give way to damask rose and florals, while the composition grows darker in the drydown through moss, patchouli, labdanum and musk.
This is the fragrance's key distinction: it does not try to make rose exclusively soft or romantic.
Dark Rose presents it in a bolder guise — with cool greenery, fruity juiciness, a spicy edge and a deep chypre foundation.
Similar fragrances
For further exploration of rose and chypre compositions, consider Byredo Rose Noir, and compare Dark Rose with Chloé L'Eau de Chloé and Eisenberg Secret III Voile de Chypre.
These fragrances make it possible to hear how differently rose, florals, citrus nuances, moss and woody accords can be combined.
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