Mykonos Dark Secret is a dark, sweet and spicy extrait de parfum in which black cherry, saffron and praline meet amber and sandalwood. Mykonos describes it as a journey to a place where sweetness meets darkness, leaving a sensual trail that feels like hidden desire after midnight. It sits in our woody and vanilla perfumes, on the richer, more seductive side.
How Mykonos Dark Secret develops on skin
The opening pairs juicy black cherry with rich saffron and a flash of bergamot. The heart turns warm and spiced: cinnamon and nutmeg, marigold and jasmine, and a decadent note of praline. In the base, amber, musk, tonka bean and sandalwood wrap everything in a smooth, mysterious glow that keeps the sweetness elegant rather than sugary. The brand calls it a scent that speaks of hidden desires and timeless elegance. Mykonos sums up the accord as sweet, warm-spicy and woody.
Longevity, sillage and projection
Mykonos rates Dark Secret at 12+ hours, with strong sillage and strong projection, and its intensity is tagged strong. People around you will notice it, so start with a couple of sprays and build from there.
When to wear Dark Secret, and who it suits
Dark Secret is made for autumn and winter evenings and for special occasions, such as a dinner, a party or a date. It is unisex and suits anyone who loves sweet, spiced and woody fragrances with a touch of mystery. In our range, its closest relatives are Aphrodite and Crimson. Curious how it wears over a full evening? Read our Mykonos Dark Secret review.
Size and concentration
In Europe, Dark Secret comes as a 100 ml extrait de parfum, so one bottle sees you through a lot of evenings out, and as a 15 ml miniature that fits in any evening bag.