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Dark Rebel

2015Men

woody up front, then leather, settling into sweet.

Dark Rebel by John Varvatos is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Dark Rebel was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Top notes are Rum, Sugar Cane, Cardamom, Artemisia and Clary Sage; middle notes are Leather, Fir Resin, Pepper and Styrax; base notes are Tobacco…

woody leather sweet tobacco

Nose: Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Rum, Sugar Cane, Cardamom, Artemisia, Clary Sage
Heart· 2–4h
Leather, Fir Resin, Pepper, Styrax
Drydown· 6h+
Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Castoreum, Akigalawood, Mexican Vanilla, Juniper

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

77%

64%

57%

50%

47%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Winter43%Fall41%Spring11%Summer4%Night71%Day29%Wears male86%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
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 answers

What does Dark Rebel smell like?

woody up front, then leather, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: woody, leather, sweet.

What notes are in Dark Rebel?

Top: Rum, Sugar Cane, Cardamom, Artemisia, Clary Sage. Heart: Leather, Fir Resin, Pepper, Styrax. Base: Tobacco Leaf, Woody Notes, Castoreum, Akigalawood, Mexican Vanilla, Juniper.

How long does Dark Rebel last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Dark Rebel loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is Dark Rebel best for?

Winter is the top pick (43%). Fall is second at 41%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Dark Rebel?

Night wear leads at 71%. Day is a secondary pick at 29%.

Is Dark Rebel for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 86% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Dark Rebel?

Composed by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Released in 2015.