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Zara · Sold as masculine
Absolutely Dark
The quiet intensity of an office late at night, where the crispness of marine notes blends seamlessly with the warm embrace of woody undertones.
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Absolutely DarkBudget · under $40How it wears
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Launched in 2023, Absolutely Dark by Zara is an Oriental Woody fragrance for men crafted by perfumer Marion Costero. This composition opens with invigorating marine and citrus notes that create a fresh contrast against the deep elegance of its heart and base. The heart reveals iris and cashmere, which add a refined touch, while sandalwood lends warmth and depth. On a base of mossy woods and amber, Absolutely Dark encapsulates the sensuality and sophistication of black in every note.
Two sprays are sufficient to capture the invigorating top notes and allow the deeper woods and amber to unfold over time. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or cooler evenings.
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Marion Costero
A horticulturalist's eye for scentMarion Costero's childhood was steeped in fragrance — her mother's spice-filled international cooking and summers with her grandmother among the thyme, lavender, and linden of the Hautes-Alpes de Provence.
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