1001 Nights
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 1999 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Passage d'Enfer
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, a beast of an Arabian oud that demands an experienced nose. If you can push past the initial 'barnyard' funk, it unfolds into something truly magnificent and utterly unique.
Passage d'Enfer is a divisive beast. Many call it a spiritual, clean incense-lily masterpiece, but just as many find it underwhelming, weak, and ultimately dull. Best sampled to see if you get the church or the shower gel.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 17% | 23% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 9% | 12% |
| Warm | 20% | 23% |
| Woody | 33% | 22% |
| Earthy | 10% | 15% |
| Animalic | 19% | 18% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, challenging opening make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. It shines on a date or for a formal event, especially if you're aiming for a bold, distinctive statement, but only after it's had time to settle.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean accords make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its understated nature might not stand out for dates or formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Musky, Warm Spicy accords and Musk, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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