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Floral · Balsamic · Amber.
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The short answer
A scent, in focus.
The Dark Side of the Water by Bruno Perrucci Parfums has a listed floral, white floral, fruity profile, with notes of Petroleum, Mandarin Blossom, Anise, Ginger, Apple.
Based on listed notes and accords.
Catalog snapshot · 2026-05-30. Ratings and votes come from the source dataset, not Parfum Bible users or live measurements. This entry has not yet received an individual editorial review.
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01 / The scent profile
Understand what you smell.
02
Heart notes
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Inside the bottle.
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Performance / Community impressions
How it wears.
Longevity
3.36 / 5
53 votes
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Projection
2.31 / 4
52 votes
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1 = intimate; higher = stronger
Value perception
3.28 / 5
53 votes
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1 = overpriced; 5 = great value
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62Own it
14Previously owned
192Want it
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03 / Keep exploring
Often compared with…
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Suggested experiment
BlancheBoth list Musk and Sandalwood. Explore The Dark Side of the Water’s floral direction alongside Blanche’s fresh profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
Suggested experiment
Un Jardin Sur Le NilBoth list Lotus and Musk. Explore The Dark Side of the Water’s floral direction alongside Un Jardin Sur Le Nil’s citrus profile. Shared notes offer a starting point for an experiment; the combination has not been wear-tested.
Compare each fragrance alone, then try a small amount together on a blotter. Keep the combination you enjoy; no application order or ratio has been validated.
A little more clarity.
Before you tryWhat does The Dark Side of the Water smell like?
The Dark Side of the Water by Bruno Perrucci Parfums has a listed floral, white floral, fruity profile, with notes of Petroleum, Mandarin Blossom, Anise, Ginger, Apple.
Who created it?
The listed perfumer is Bruno Perrucci.
How long does it last?
The longevity rating is 3.36 out of 5, from 53 category votes. This is not a measurement in hours. A wear test is the best way to assess it for you.
Which notes define The Dark Side of the Water?
Its listed notes include petroleum, mandarin blossom, anise, ginger, apple, bergamot, orange blossom, white flowers, lotus, osmanthus, blueberry, orchid, hibiscus, damask rose, ylang ylang, musk, ambergris, woodsy notes, agarwood (oud), amyris, patchouli, sandalwood. These describe the scent rather than its full ingredient formula.
04 / Find your next bottle
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PARFUM BIBLE / SCENT CARD
The Dark Side of the Water
Bruno Perrucci Parfums
Leading accords
floral
white floral
fruity
musky
powdery
Relative prominence, not ingredient percentages.Listed notes · a selection
Petroleum · Mandarin Blossom · Anise · Ginger · Apple · Bergamot
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