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Dark Temptation for Men (EDT)

2010

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Versions Timeline

2010

Dark Temptation for Men (Original Release)

Price Range
$9 – $39

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Ann Gottlieb

"Dark Temptation for Men is a sweet, gourmand-leaning Eau de Toilette built around dark chocolate, vanilla, and whipped cream. Its opening combines cherry and pear with ginger and coriander, giving the fragrance a fruity, spicy lift. The heart introduces red pepper, sage, and basil for a lightly aromatic contrast to the sweetness. In the drydown, dark chocolate becomes the central character, supported by vanilla, amber, whipped cream, and patchouli. The result is playful, warm, and distinctly chocolate-forward rather than refined or traditionally woody. It is an approachable casual fragrance designed for noticeable everyday wear and evening use."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Mild

Moods

Playful
Warm
Alluring
Cheerful
Confident

Occasions

Casual
Daily Use
Date
Night Out
Lounging

Fun Facts

Dark Temptation is built around a dark-chocolate theme, an unusual central idea for a mainstream men's fragrance.

The composition pairs edible chocolate and whipped-cream facets with aromatic herbs and spices to prevent the profile from becoming completely one-dimensional.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
FruitySpicyGreenFreshGourmandSweetCreamyResinousEarthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

cherry
pear
ginger
coriander
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

red pepper
sage
basil
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

dark chocolate
vanilla
whipped cream
amber
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“A playful, chocolate-forward men's fragrance with cherry, vanilla, and whipped-cream facets. It is generally perceived as a sweet gourmand with an amber-fougere structure, offering surprisingly durable wear for an accessible fragrance in this category.”

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