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Across Sands Eau de Parfum bottle Across Sands EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2016 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
The Fall of Icarus Eau de Toilette bottle The Fall of Icarus EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Across Sands EDP
A unique, deeply exotic oud that fuses syrupy dates, honeyed resins, and spicy cinnamon into a rich tapestry. Not for the faint of heart, Across Sands is a statement scent for those who crave opulence and intrigue.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Fall of Icarus EDT
A divisive beast, this one. It's a bold, full-throated roar of an Oud fragrance that some will adore for its raw intensity, but it's far too challenging for the faint of heart. Not a blind buy, unless you fancy smelling like a rebellious angel.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Across Sands EDP
The Fall of Icarus EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 41% vs 29%
Only in Across Sands
Davana 29% Osmanthus 29%
Only in The Fall of Icarus
Rose 41% Peach 29%
Only in Across Sands
Date 36% Cistus Incanus 27% Immortelle 18% Honey 18%
Shared Notes
Oud 41% vs 31%

Accords

Across Sands The Fall of Icarus
100%
Sweet
66%
50%
Woody
100%
Animalic
92%
Amber
79%
75%
Fruity
Oud
69%
Tobacco
69%
65%
Warm Spicy
67%
Leather
61%
Rose
58%
Smoky
57%
Sweet shared
100%
66%
Woody shared
50%
100%
92%
79%
75%
Oud
69%
69%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
67%
61%
58%
57%

Performance

Across Sands The Fall of Icarus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Room-filling
Strong
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Across Sands

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense oud, patchouli, and sweet spicy notes make Across Sands most suited to cooler temperatures in fall and winter, where its richness and warmth shine and do not overwhelm. It can work in spring, but is likely too heavy and sweet for most summer climates.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold spicy-oud character is best for formal or special occasions and evening dates, where richness is a virtue. It is likely too assertive for office or sporty situations, but can work casually for those who enjoy a statement scent.

The Fall of Icarus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent woody-animalic profile and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. Date nights and formal events are more appropriate, especially in cooler weather, where its bold character can make a statement without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Across Sands EDP
The Fall of Icarus EDT
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