Dark Kiss
amber up front, then fruity, settling into sweet.
About
Dark Kiss by Bath & Body Works is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Top notes are Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle and Bergamot; middle notes are Amber, Rose, Peony and Geranium; base notes are Vanille, Musk, Resin, Vetyver and French labdanum. Dark Kiss is a daring and seductive scent of berries,…
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
- Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Dark Kiss smell like?
amber up front, then fruity, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: amber, fruity, sweet.
What notes are in Dark Kiss?
Top: Blackberry, Incense, Mirabelle, Bergamot. Heart: Amber, Rose, Peony, Geranium. Base: Vanille, Musk, Resin, Vetyver, French labdanum.
How long does Dark Kiss last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Dark Kiss loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is Dark Kiss best for?
Winter is the top pick (42%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Dark Kiss?
Night wear leads at 73%. Day is a secondary pick at 27%.
Is Dark Kiss for men or women?
Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 65% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
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