The Bosphorus Eau de Parfum bottle The Bosphorus
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2019 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Double Espresso Eau de Parfum bottle Double Espresso

ScentArt

A
The Bosphorus
B
Double Espresso
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Bosphorus
A well-balanced, intimate take on the classic oud and rose combo. It's a crowd-pleaser that offers decent value, transporting you to 'another side of the planet' without demanding a huge sillage.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Double Espresso
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. If you want to smell exactly like raw coffee beans, this could be your jam - but prepare for a divisive reaction. It's realistic to a fault, so don't expect a crowd-pleasing gourmand.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 3%
Sweet 20% 20%
Warm 17% 20%
Woody 27% 25%
Earthy 55% 44%
Animalic 10% 1%
Fresh 0% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Bosphorus EdP
Double Espresso EdP

Notes

Only in The Bosphorus
Labdanum 100%
Only in Double Espresso
Espresso Bean 100%
Only in The Bosphorus
Patchouli 100%
Only in Double Espresso
Resin 55% Benzoin 45%
Only in Double Espresso
Vetiver 52% Patchouli 48%

Accords

The Bosphorus Double Espresso
100%
Oud
100%
Rose
58%
Amber
100%
83%
Woody
79%
50%
Balsamic
62%
Earthy
62%
55%
Warm Spicy
58%
58%
Patchouli
57%
Aromatic
55%
51%
Floral
44%
Powdery
Oud
100%
100%
Amber shared
58%
100%
Woody shared
83%
79%
Balsamic shared
50%
62%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
58%
Patchouli shared
58%
57%
55%
51%
44%

Performance

The Bosphorus Double Espresso
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Bosphorus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its 'personal scent' projection, this is ideal for the office or a subtle date night, where it will be appreciated up close without overwhelming. The warm, woody accords also make it suitable for more formal yet intimate settings, though its moderate performance might underwhelm in truly grand affairs. It's too refined for sportswear.

Double Espresso

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, divisive nature means it's best kept for casual settings or at home. For office wear, it needs careful, extremely light application, and it's far too assertive for formal events or sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
74%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Balsamic accords and Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Bosphorus
Double Espresso
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS