Rome 1963 4160 Tuesdays

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014
Moderate
Sillage
Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Rome 1963 by 4160 Tuesdays is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Rome 1963 was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Sarah McCartney. Top notes are Dark Chocolate and Bergamot; middle notes are Tuberose, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are Tobacco and Patchouli.

Composition Profile

white floral 100%
woody 85%
tuberose 70%
tobacco 60%
sweet 50%
yellow floral 40%
warm spicy 35%
patchouli 30%
citrus 25%
chocolate 20%

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

Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Tuberose Tuberose
Cedar Cedar
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tobacco Tobacco
Patchouli Patchouli
Unique Character

Rome 1963 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

Rome 1963 4160 Tuesdays embodies the distinctive style of 4160 Tuesdays while adding a unique chapter to their fragrance portfolio.

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Rome 1963 4160 Tuesdays

Essence

The Lover archetype is driven by passion, connection, and the desire for deep, sensual experience. Rome 1963 captures this with its opulent heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang, a floral bouquet that is both intoxicating and nostalgic. The dark chocolate and bergamot opening adds a touch of bittersweet longing, while the tobacco and patchouli base grounds the romance in earthy reality.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is romantic, dramatic, and timeless. They favor flowing fabrics, vintage cuts, and rich textures like velvet and lace. Their aesthetic is one of Old World glamour, evoking the smoky jazz clubs and moonlit piazzas of a bygone era. They dress to be remembered, to leave a lingering impression.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of love as a transformative force. Their values center on beauty, intensity, and the pursuit of the sublime. They see life as a grand, passionate narrative, and they are the protagonist who feels everything deeply, from ecstasy to heartbreak.

Relationships

In relationships, they are all-in, giving their whole heart without reservation. They seek a partner who can match their intensity, who understands that love is a dance of vulnerability and strength. They are fiercely loyal and deeply affectionate, but their fear of abandonment can sometimes lead to possessiveness.

Lifestyle

Their life is filled with sensory pleasures: candlelit dinners, long walks through historic streets, evenings spent listening to vinyl records. They cultivate an atmosphere of romance in their home, with fresh flowers, soft lighting, and the scent of fine perfume lingering in the air. They are connoisseurs of beauty in all its forms.

Shadow

The shadow of the Lover is codependency and a tendency to lose themselves in the other. They may sacrifice their own needs for the sake of the relationship, or become so consumed by passion that they ignore practical realities. The bitter chocolate and tobacco notes hint at the melancholy that can follow when love turns to obsession.

Conclusion

Rome 1963 is a fragrance for the Lover, a tribute to the timeless, all-consuming power of passion. It is a scent that speaks of grand gestures, whispered secrets, and the beautiful ache of a heart fully open.