Nostos
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2013 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Potion Royal Black
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Which Should You Buy?
Nostos is Etat Libre d'Orange playing it safe, delivering a powerful oud-and-leather scent that’s a dead ringer for many others. It's a love-or-hate affair, with its extreme projection and divisive "burnt rubber" or "hospital" notes polarising opinion.
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but mostly love. It's a dark, captivating rose and leather combo, punching well above its weight for a designer scent. If you can still find it, grab it - it's niche quality and an absolute beast of performance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 7% |
| Floral | 16% | 13% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 7% |
| Sweet | 13% | 11% |
| Warm | 20% | 22% |
| Woody | 29% | 21% |
| Earthy | 10% | 14% |
| Animalic | 27% | 21% |
| Fresh | 5% | 8% |
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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of longevity and sillage, making it far too overpowering for an office or casual setting. Its rich oud and leather accords are perfectly suited for formal events or a confident date night statement, particularly in colder weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beastly projection and longevity, this is too assertive for most office environments. It shines for romantic dates and formal evening events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for dressing up or down on colder nights.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Smoky, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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