Bara Eau de Parfum bottle Bara
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Palo Santo Eau de Parfum bottle Palo Santo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bara Eau de Parfum
If you're after a boozy, sweet, and warmly spiced fragrance with killer performance, this is a strong contender. Some say it's the best dupe for Angel's Share, others vehemently disagree - try before you buy if that's your aim.
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Our Verdict - Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
Divisive and totally unique, Carner Barcelona's Palo Santo is a creamy, boozy, woody dream for some, while others find it a nauseating mess of burnt rubber or sour milk. You absolutely must try before you buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 1%
Fruity 7% 2%
Green 0% 12%
Sweet 53% 39%
Warm 29% 18%
Woody 21% 23%
Earthy 7% 12%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 0% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bara EdP
Palo Santo EdP

Notes

Only in Bara Eau de Parfum
Cognac 100%
Only in Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
Rum 62% Artemisia 38%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 32% vs 28%
Only in Bara Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 37% Oak 30%
Only in Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
Milk 41% Guaiac Wood 30%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 44% vs 39%
Sandalwood 22% vs 31%
Only in Bara Eau de Parfum
Praline 33%
Only in Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
Vetiver 30%

Accords

Bara Eau de Parfum Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
99%
Vanilla
77%
92%
Sweet
52%
85%
Warm Spicy
49%
Lactonic
69%
62%
Cinnamon
Aromatic
60%
Rum
55%
52%
Powdery
52%
51%
Amber
Woody shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
99%
77%
Sweet shared
92%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
49%
69%
62%
60%
Rum
55%
Powdery shared
52%
52%
51%

Performance

Bara Eau de Parfum Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bara Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its intense longevity and strong sillage, Bara is better suited for occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming, like date nights or casual evenings. It's a bit too dominant for the office and not formal enough for black-tie events, but perfect for creating a warm, inviting aura.

Palo Santo Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, Palo Santo leans more towards intimate or social evening wear. Its boozy, sweet, and somewhat smoky character, while comforting, is a bit too bold for a typical office environment but perfect for dates or relaxed evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
85%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bara Eau de Parfum
Palo Santo Eau de Parfum
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