Carbone
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Aurora
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast, Carbone is far from a crowd-pleaser but a guaranteed statement-maker. This is Quentin Bisch at his most audacious, a powerful musky rose with a challenging cumin twist. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
Aurora is a seriously divisive oud-rose that you'll either love or desperately want to scrub off. Some find it a jammy, complex masterpiece, others a synthetic, 'floor cleaner' bomb. Definitely not for everyone, best to try before you buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 16% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 15% | 16% |
| Warm | 11% | 24% |
| Woody | 23% | 14% |
| Earthy | 17% | 18% |
| Animalic | 35% | 35% |
| Fresh | 5% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as an "atomic bomb" of scent. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with notes of rose, suede, and warm spices, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to command attention. It's too intense for casual or sport settings.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and the potential for it to be polarising, this isn't for the office. However, it excels in formal and date settings where its bold, luxurious character can shine without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Rose, Musky accords and Musk, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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