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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions between 'masterpiece' and 'old-fashioned mess'. You'll either adore its complex, classic charm or find it too dated; there's no middle ground here.
This isn't your average amber. Forget the syrupy sweet stuff; this is a polarising, marine-tinged ambergris, a 'true amber' for those who appreciate a salty, elegant, slightly animalic edge. It's either a masterful, bewitching scent or a fancy old widow's piss-stained manor, depending on who you ask.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 6% |
| Floral | 20% | 20% |
| Fruity | 1% | 2% |
| Green | 8% | 10% |
| Sweet | 19% | 17% |
| Warm | 17% | 17% |
| Woody | 12% | 5% |
| Earthy | 13% | 15% |
| Animalic | 21% | 15% |
| Fresh | 10% | 21% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and extensive longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings and special events. The sophisticated, warm spicy, and animalic accords lend themselves well to formal occasions and romantic dates, where a bold statement is desired.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its elegant and sophisticated profile, with a subtle sillage ideal for close encounters, makes it perfect for formal events and dates. Although some find it too potent, the fresh and clean facets, particularly in the opening, allow it to work moderately well in an office setting. It's definitely not one for the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Herbal accords and Immortelle, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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