Sidi Bel-Abbès
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Infinite Sky
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A smoky tobacco-and-leather meditation on the Algerian town of the same name, opening with a startlingly evocative oud-adjacent handshake of fig, cumin, and smoke before settling into honeyed beeswax, tobacco, and worn leather. Brief, beautiful, divisive - a haunting Sheldrake construction wrapped in Lutens mythology.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions on its spicy vanilla and leather, with some finding it sophisticated and others, well, not so much. Definitely sample before committing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 36% | 28% |
| Warm | 28% | 35% |
| Woody | 6% | 6% |
| Earthy | 15% | 10% |
| Animalic | 39% | 26% |
| Fresh | 0% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for cold-weather wear - the tobacco, leather, and honeyed beeswax bloom against winter air and feel cloying in summer heat. Autumn and winter only.
Occasions
An evening and date-night fragrance - the smoky leather and tobacco read as warm and intimate, not corporate. Too distinctive for desk wear, too refined for casual rotation.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and warm, spicy accords make it a standout for date nights and cooler-weather casual wear. While some find it office-appropriate, its bold character and potential for divisive reception mean it's best reserved for less formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla accords and Leather, Vanilla notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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