Tartan Sarah Baker Perfumes

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall
Best Season
Evening
Best For

Fragrance Story

Tartan by Sarah Baker Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. Tartan was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Sarah McCartney.

Composition Profile

woody 100%
green 85%
tobacco 70%
floral 60%
mossy 50%
fresh 40%
leather 35%
amber 30%
musky 25%
earthy 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

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Hops Hops
Buddha Wood Buddha Wood
Bread Bread
Tobacco Tobacco
Virginia Cedar Virginia Cedar
Atlas Cedar Atlas Cedar
Cedarmoss Cedarmoss
Leather Leather
Jasmine Tea Jasmine Tea
Hedione Hedione
Iso E Super Iso E Super
Labdanum Labdanum

Character Profile

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Tartan Sarah Baker Perfumes

Essence

To wear Tartan by Sarah Baker Perfumes is to embrace a duality-warmth and structure, sensuality and restraint. This fragrance, with its blend of smoky woods, leather, and spices, speaks to a soul who thrives at the intersection of passion and discipline. The person who chooses this scent is not one to be easily categorized; they are a living paradox, embodying the Lover archetype-but not in its simplistic, romanticized form. Their love is not merely for people, but for life itself, for the textures, the contrasts, the deep and intoxicating layers of existence.

This individual moves through the world with an almost magnetic presence. They are drawn to beauty, but not the fragile, ephemeral kind-rather, the beauty that lingers, that leaves a mark. Their tastes are refined yet rebellious: they might adore a perfectly tailored coat but pair it with a vintage band tee, or savor a rare whiskey while debating philosophy late into the night. They appreciate craftsmanship, the kind found in hand-stitched leather, well-worn books, and the slow burn of a meaningful conversation.

Their philosophy is one of intensity tempered by wisdom. They do not shy away from desire-whether for knowledge, experience, or connection-but they understand that true passion must be cultivated, not merely indulged. They believe in depth over breadth, in the kind of love that demands something of you rather than the kind that merely pleases.

Shadow

Yet, like all archetypes, the Lover has its darker side. This person’s intensity can veer into obsession. They may struggle with possessiveness-not just in relationships, but in their pursuits. If they love something, they want to consume it, to own it, to make it entirely theirs. This can lead to a kind of emotional gluttony, where no experience ever feels like enough.

They may also be prone to melancholy, a sense that the world cannot match the depth of their longing. When reality falls short of their ideals-as it often must-they may withdraw, becoming cynical or restless. Their passion, if unchecked, can burn too hot, leaving them exhausted or disillusioned.

Conclusion

At their best, this person is deeply empathetic, able to connect with others on an almost instinctual level. They have an uncanny ability to make people feel seen, understood, even cherished. Their relationships are marked by loyalty and a fierce protectiveness-they do not give their affection lightly, but once given, it is steadfast.

They are curators of experience, seeking out the rare, the evocative, the unforgettable. A dinner party at their home is not just a meal but an event, with carefully selected music, candlelight, and conversation that lingers long after the plates are cleared. They have an eye for the poetic in the mundane, finding romance in the creak of old floorboards, the scent of rain on pavement, the way a lover’s hand feels against theirs.