Lacrima Eau de Parfum vs Alheba Extrait

Lacrima

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

Alheba

ScentArt

A

Lacrima

B

Alheba

Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lacrima Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper Gothic drama in a bottle, polarising opinion with its intense, churchy incense. It's either an evocative, dark masterpiece or... well, just a bit much. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer something mainstream.

Statement

Our Verdict - Alheba Extrait

Alheba is a divisive beast: some hail it as a magnetic masterpiece with exceptional intensity, others find its patchouli too harsh and synthetic. If you can handle a peppery Baccarat Rouge 540 with serious longevity, it's a bargain for a big bottle.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	3%
Floral	7%	4%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	5%	5%
Sweet	16%	11%
Warm	22%	15%
Woody	22%	27%
Earthy	18%	23%
Animalic	13%	17%
Fresh	9%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Lacrima EdP

Alheba Extrait

Notes

Only in Alheba Extrait

Elemi 36% Incense 35% Labdanum 29%

Only in Lacrima Eau de Parfum

Elemi 25% Benzoin 18% Rosewood 16% Castoreum 15% Pink Pepper 14% Oakmoss 12%

Only in Alheba Extrait

Lavender 39% Cashmere Wood 34% Musk 27%

Only in Alheba Extrait

Patchouli 32% Woody 29% Ambergris 24% Oakmoss 16%

Accords

Lacrima Eau de Parfum Alheba Extrait

100%

Amber

100%

96%

Woody

99%

92%

Aromatic

63%

90%

Balsamic

83%

71%

Leather

65%

Warm Spicy

56%

63%

Smoky

54%

61%

Conifer

61%

Mossy

58%

Musky

57%

Patchouli

58%

Lavender

52%

Earthy

46%

Amber shared

100%

Woody shared

96%

99%

Aromatic shared

92%

63%

Balsamic shared

90%

83%

Leather

71%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

56%

Smoky shared

63%

54%

Conifer

61%

Mossy

61%

Musky shared

58%

57%

Patchouli

58%

Lavender

52%

Earthy

46%

Performance

Lacrima Eau de Parfum Alheba Extrait

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Lacrima Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Formal

Given its strong, often challenging opening and thematic depth, Lacrima isn't suited for daily office wear or casual settings, where it might overwhelm. It fares better in formal or date scenarios where its unique character can be appreciated, particularly for evening events in cooler weather, as its moderate projection requires a considered application.

Alheba Extrait

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its exceptional intensity and sillage, Alheba is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering. Date nights and formal events allow its complex amber and woody character to make a sophisticated statement, while its potency makes it less suitable for casual or office wear without very careful application.