Captured By Candlelight 4160 Tuesdays

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2016
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Captured By Candlelight by 4160 Tuesdays is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Captured By Candlelight was launched in 2016. The nose behind this fragrance is Sarah McCartney. Top notes are Toffee, Cognac and Cinnamon; middle notes are Beeswax and Fruity Notes; base note is Oak.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
sweet 85%
beeswax 70%
warm spicy 60%
fruity 50%
honey 40%
cinnamon 35%
caramel 30%
animalic 25%

About the Perfumer

Sarah McCartney

Sarah McCartney

Sarah McCartney is the founder and perfumer of 4160 Tuesdays, a London-based niche perfume house. She has created numerous fragrances, including #mrsglossmademedoit, A Flame In Your Heart, and A Walk In The Forest. McCartney's style is playful and narrative-driven, often inspired by literature, history, and everyday life. She is known for using high-quality ingredients and for her engaging storytelling through scent.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Toffee Toffee
Cognac Cognac
Cinnamon Cinnamon

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Beeswax Beeswax
Fruity Notes Fruity Notes

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Oak Oak
Unique Character

Captured By Candlelight 4160 Tuesdays by 4160 Tuesdays offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.

Artisanal Creation

Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.

Signature Style

Captured By Candlelight 4160 Tuesdays embodies the distinctive style of 4160 Tuesdays while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Alchemist Archetype: Portrait of Captured By Candlelight 4160 Tuesdays

Essence

The Alchemist archetype is a transformer, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary through skill and intuition. Captured By Candlelight embodies this magic with its rich, warm, and intoxicating blend. The opening of toffee, cognac, and cinnamon is a golden elixir, while beeswax and fruity notes add a luminous sweetness. The base of oak grounds the composition, like the philosopher’s stone that completes the transformation. This is a fragrance of alchemical warmth and mystery.

Style & Aesthetic

The Alchemist’s style is opulent and tactile, favoring velvet, brocade, and deep jewel tones. They are drawn to candlelit rooms, antique furniture, and the gleam of gold and amber. Their aesthetic is one of deliberate richness, where every detail is chosen for its sensory impact. This fragrance mirrors their love for the decadent and the transformative, with its notes of toffee and cognac evoking a sense of ritual and indulgence.

Philosophy & Values

The Alchemist believes in the power of change and the beauty of process. They value creativity, patience, and the ability to see potential in raw materials. They are drawn to the mystical and the scientific, finding wonder in the interplay of elements. Captured By Candlelight’s blend of sweet, spicy, and woody notes reflects their belief that true magic lies in the balance of opposites-light and dark, sweet and bitter, fire and earth.

Relationships

In relationships, the Alchemist is a catalyst for growth and transformation. They are passionate and intense, drawing others into their world of wonder and possibility. They seek partners who are open to change and who appreciate the beauty of the journey. The warmth of beeswax and the depth of oak in this fragrance create an aura of intimacy and mystery, inviting others to explore the depths of their shared alchemy.

Lifestyle

The Alchemist’s life is a series of rituals and experiments. They may practice candle-making, mix their own perfumes, or brew herbal elixirs. Their home is a laboratory of the senses, filled with jars of dried herbs, crystals, and books on alchemy. They are drawn to the evening, when the light is low and the world is ripe for transformation. Captured By Candlelight is their signature for special occasions, a scent that captures the magic of a flame dancing in the dark.

Shadow

The Alchemist’s shadow is the risk of obsession or manipulation, using their transformative powers for selfish ends. They may become lost in their own creations, forgetting the human element. The rich, intoxicating sweetness of this fragrance can become cloying if not balanced. The Alchemist must remember that true transformation is not about control but about serving a higher purpose and honoring the natural order.

Conclusion

Captured By Candlelight is a spell in a bottle, a fragrance that transforms the wearer and their surroundings. It is for the Alchemist who knows that the greatest magic is found in the careful blend of ingredients and the patience to let them work. This scent is an invitation to embrace the process, to find beauty in the transformation, and to let the light within shine through.