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Which Should You Buy?
A dark, smouldering labdanum-and-incense study with a startlingly acidic opening - reviewers reach for vinegar, burnt rose, ambergris, and sweat. Comparable to Ambre Sultan with the herbs swapped out for resinous incense. Polarising, complex, deeply animalic. Not a starter Lutens.
This one's a proper dark horse - a challenging, art-school scent that's absolutely divisive. You'll either get its slick, vinyl-musk vibe and adore its edgy originality, or recoil from a 'burnt plastic' nightmare. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 1% |
| Floral | 30% | 9% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 55% | 22% |
| Warm | 85% | 26% |
| Woody | 65% | 18% |
| Earthy | 65% | 16% |
| Animalic | 75% | 25% |
| Fresh | 5% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather composition - the smouldering labdanum and dark resins demand winter air. Spring and summer flatten the smoke and amplify the acidic opening unpleasantly.
Occasions
An evening and intimate-setting perfume - sensual, smoky, deeply animalic. Too challenging for office or casual wear; reserve for nights when the room is dark and you are not the one driving.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Dark Vinyl Musk is far too potent for office wear. It truly shines on a date or for formal, evening events, where its intense character can make a statement without overwhelming. Its unique profile also makes it suitable for adventurous casual outings where you want to stand out.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody accords and Rose, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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