By Marciano Eau de Parfum bottle By Marciano
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
- Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
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Our Verdict - By Marciano Eau de Parfum
Guess by Marciano is a proper bargain, often found on sale and punching well above its weight. It's a divisive scent, leaning into sweet, powdery vanilla, but if you're into that, it's a confident, sensual choice with surprising depth.
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Our Verdict - Alma Nera Extrait
A boozy, vanilla delight that's perfect for a night out. It's a sweet, woody embrace that'll have you feeling luxurious and a bit edgy. Definitely a crowd-pleaser for those who love a warm, rich scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 17%
Floral 27% 22%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 4% 1%
Sweet 30% 34%
Warm 14% 20%
Woody 8% 9%
Earthy 2% 5%
Animalic 9% 10%
Fresh 15% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
By Marciano EdP
Alma Nera Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 57% vs 30%
Only in By Marciano Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 42%
Only in Alma Nera Extrait
Rum 46% Bergamot 23%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 32% vs 21%
Only in By Marciano Eau de Parfum
Honeysuckle 36% Peony 31%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 42% vs 29%
Musk 29% vs 25%
Woody 27% vs 19%
Only in Alma Nera Extrait
Amber 25%

Accords

By Marciano Eau de Parfum Alma Nera Extrait
100%
Citrus
99%
87%
Vanilla
100%
Woody
86%
60%
Powdery
85%
Rum
85%
60%
White Floral
81%
57%
Musky
81%
Amber
81%
65%
Warm Spicy
78%
51%
Sweet
76%
73%
Fruity
70%
Tropical
51%
Aromatic
Citrus shared
100%
99%
Vanilla shared
87%
100%
86%
Powdery shared
60%
85%
Rum
85%
White Floral shared
60%
81%
Musky shared
57%
81%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
78%
Sweet shared
51%
76%
73%
70%
51%

Performance

By Marciano Eau de Parfum Alma Nera Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

By Marciano Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its warm, slightly sweet and musky profile, with moderate to strong projection, makes it ideal for dates and casual evenings. While some find it office-appropriate due to its powdery softness, others consider it too warm and attention-grabbing for a professional setting. It's too substantial for sport, and not quite classic enough for most formal events.

Alma Nera Extrait

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, boozy, and sweet profile makes it more suitable for evening wear and special occasions than a typical office environment. The longevity and sillage also suggest it's best appreciated in social settings rather than everyday casual use or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Citrus, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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