Hidden Hills
Blackcliff Parfums2023
Side by side
Hidden Hills vs. Cape Heartache
Cape Heartache wears longer on skin, while Hidden Hills projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Hidden Hills | Cape Heartache | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Kyle Mott-Kannenberg | Josh Meyer |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Hidden Hills
Citrus
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Vanilla
Green
Fresh
Cape Heartache
Woody
Aromatic
Conifer
Sweet
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Fresh
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
Douglas firFir Resin
Heart
LemonBergamotBlack TeaCypressPink PepperTobaccoLavender
Pine Tree
Base
CedarwoodVanillaSmoke
VanillaWoody NotesBig StrawberryHemlock
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Hidden Hills | Cape Heartache | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't a fragrance that announces itself. It sits right at the border of fresh and feral, with smoke doing the heavy lifting most people won't notice until they're already hooked.Hidden Hills
Cape Heartache is not a safe blind buy. While strawberry-vanilla sounds gourmand, pine and hemlock are the true backbone. It's not a sweet, juicy fruit.Cape Heartache