Rome 1963 4160 Tuesdays
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
About the Perfumer
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
Rome 1963 4160 Tuesdays by 4160 Tuesdays offers a distinctive olfactory experience that stands out from other fragrances in its category.
Crafted with the finest ingredients and a blend of traditional and modern perfumery techniques, this fragrance represents the pinnacle of the perfumer's art.
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.