Alpha Eau de Parfum vs Incense Ebony Eau de Parfum

Alpha

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2021	Year	2024
£	Price Tier	£

Incense Ebony

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alpha

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 - Incense Ebony

A smoky, churchy incense bomb that's a dead ringer for a much pricier bottle. Give it time to macerate and it transforms from an ashtray into a surprisingly fresh and woody powerhouse, though some find it a touch synthetic.

Acquired

Scent Profile

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

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Alpha EdP

Incense Ebony EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Incense 28% vs 30%

Palo Santo 28% vs 28%

Pepper 25% vs 24%

Violet Leaf 18% vs 17%

Shared Notes

Labdanum 21% vs 21%

Leather 21% vs 21%

Cade 21% vs 21%

Papyrus 20% vs 19%

Rose 15% vs 15%

Shared Notes

Resin 39% vs 34%

Ebony 32% vs 35%

Guaiac Wood 28% vs 30%

Accords

Alpha Incense Ebony

100%

Woody

100%

83%

Amber

74%

55%

Fresh Spicy

52%

54%

Balsamic

50%

52%

Smoky

52%

50%

Warm Spicy

50%

48%

Aromatic

48%

Leather

45%

Woody shared

100%

Amber shared

83%

74%

Fresh Spicy shared

55%

52%

Balsamic shared

54%

50%

Smoky shared

52%

Warm Spicy shared

50%

Aromatic shared

48%

Leather

45%

Performance

Alpha Incense Ebony

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Alpha

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.

Incense Ebony

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong projection and dominant smoky, woody accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's perfect for a winter's evening date or formal event where its bold character can truly shine.