Alpha Eau de Parfum bottle Alpha
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Ebony Fume Eau de Parfum bottle Ebony Fume

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alpha Eau de Parfum
This "Alpha" is a solid, budget-friendly dupe, delivering an impressive take on a high-end woody incense. While it might fall short on projection for some, its excellent scent profile and quality-for-price make it a firm favourite for many.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ebony Fume Eau de Parfum
A love-it-or-hate-it scent that punches well above its weight class. Ebony Fume delivers huge smoky, woody vibes at a bargain price, although some get a repellent-like quality. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it polarises opinions sharply, but a solid performer for those who get it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 5% 5%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 5%
Sweet 7% 6%
Warm 26% 25%
Woody 34% 35%
Earthy 20% 20%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 6% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alpha EdP
Ebony Fume EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 28% vs 31%
Palo Santo 28% vs 29%
Pepper 25% vs 21%
Violet Leaf 18% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 21% vs 21%
Leather 21% vs 22%
Cade 21% vs 18%
Papyrus 20% vs 20%
Rose 15% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Resin 39% vs 33%
Ebony 32% vs 35%
Guaiac Wood 28% vs 31%

Accords

Alpha Eau de Parfum Ebony Fume Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
83%
Amber
74%
55%
Fresh Spicy
46%
54%
Balsamic
50%
52%
Smoky
52%
50%
Warm Spicy
48%
48%
Aromatic
Leather
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
83%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
55%
46%
Balsamic shared
54%
50%
Smoky shared
52%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
48%
48%
44%

Performance

Alpha Eau de Parfum Ebony Fume Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Alpha Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage makes it acceptable for a subtle office wear, and the warm, woody character is well-suited for dates and formal events. However, it's not a casual or sport scent due to its depth and lack of freshness.

Ebony Fume Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, long-lasting smoky and woody profile makes it less suitable for casual office wear but perfect for cooler weather occasions like dates and formal events. Reviewers often mention its beast-mode performance, suggesting it's best for situations where a strong scent is appropriate.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
92%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Smoky accords and Ebony, Guaiac Wood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alpha Eau de Parfum
Ebony Fume Eau de Parfum
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