In the City of Sin Eau de Parfum vs Venetian Amber Edition Eau de Parfum

In the City of Sin

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U	Gender	U
2012	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In the City of Sin

This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of 'your mileage may vary'. It's either an enchanting spicy fruit dream or a cloying, awkward mess. Best to try before you buy, unless you enjoy fragrant Russian roulette.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Venetian Amber Edition

A subtle, clean aromatic with surprising depth, this Armaf offering is an underrated gem if you're after something refined and utterly inoffensive. Don't expect beast longevity, but it's great value for a fresh, sophisticated scent that flies under the radar.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	8%	20%
Floral	11%	8%
Fruity	18%	15%
Green	2%	7%
Sweet	16%	17%
Warm	23%	16%
Woody	24%	22%
Earthy	17%	14%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	12%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

In the City of Sin EdP

Venetian Amber Edition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 40% vs 33%

Only in In the City of Sin

Pink Pepper 37% Bergamot 23%

Only in Venetian Amber Edition

Mandarin 67%

Only in In the City of Sin

Plum 30% Apricot 29% Rose 21% Incense 20%

Only in Venetian Amber Edition

Lavender 33% Fruity 33% Pink Pepper 33%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 41% vs 33%

Only in In the City of Sin

Cedar 58%

Only in Venetian Amber Edition

Vetiver 33% Sandalwood 33%

Accords

In the City of Sin Venetian Amber Edition

100%

Fruity

67%

73%

Woody

100%

94%

Warm Spicy

57%

71%

Sweet

57%

62%

Aromatic

67%

63%

Rose

61%

Soft Spicy

51%

52%

Citrus

60%

Earthy

60%

Lavender

60%

Patchouli

60%

52%

Amber

50%

Powdery

Fruity shared

100%

67%

Woody shared

73%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

94%

57%

Sweet shared

71%

57%

Aromatic shared

62%

67%

Rose

63%

Soft Spicy shared

61%

51%

Citrus shared

52%

60%

Earthy

60%

Lavender

60%

Patchouli

60%

Amber

52%

Powdery

50%

Performance

In the City of Sin Venetian Amber Edition

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In the City of Sin

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it suitable for dates and formal events, allowing its complexities to unfold intimately. While some find it office-safe, its distinctive spicy-fruity character might be too divisive for everyday workplace wear.

Venetian Amber Edition

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, aromatic profile and intimate sillage make it perfect for the office or casual wear where you don't want to overwhelm. It's not loud enough for a date night statement, and the lack of strong projection makes it less suitable for formal events where presence is key. It's too refined for active sport.