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The Voice of the Snake Eau de Parfum bottle The Voice of the Snake EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier £
The Haunting Blend Eau de Parfum bottle The Haunting Blend EDP
Our Verdict

While both share oud, saffron, rose, and patchouli, The Voice of the Snake (Gucci) presents a more refined, smoky, and leathery experience. The Haunting Blend (Fragrance World), as a dupe, leans into earthier, spicier facets, which some find pleasant and others compare to less desirable notes. The Gucci is a safer, albeit pricier, choice for a bold, dark oud. The Fragrance World is budget-friendly, but a potentially riskier blind buy due to its polarizing nature. Gucci offers smoother blending, while Fragrance World has a sharper profile.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose The Voice of the Snake if...
  • You prefer smoother, more balanced oud fragrances.
  • You want a more luxurious and refined scent profile.
  • You appreciate smoky and leathery undertones.
  • You want a safer blind buy option.
Choose The Haunting Blend if...
  • You enjoy bold, challenging, and unique scents.
  • You are looking for a budget-friendly alternative.
  • You appreciate earthy and spicy fragrance profiles.
  • You don't mind a potentially polarizing fragrance.
Our Verdict - The Voice of the Snake EDP
A shadowy, powerful oud that commands attention - not for the timid. The Voice of the Snake is a statement of confidence and mystery, enveloping its wearer in smoky, spicy woods and dark leather.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Haunting Blend EDP
This one sparks debate like no other. You'll either love its refined, spicy oud and patchouli blend, or you'll be smelling crayons and farm animals. Definitely an acquired taste, so don't blind buy unless you're prepared for an olfactory adventure.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Voice of the Snake EDP
The Haunting Blend EDP

Notes

Only in The Voice of the Snake
Saffron 100%
Only in The Haunting Blend
Patchouli 41% Iris 31% Mimosa 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 12% vs 53%
Only in The Voice of the Snake
Pepper 35% Cypress 28% Leather 24%
Only in The Haunting Blend
Saffron 46%
Shared Notes
Oud 37% vs 66%
Only in The Haunting Blend
Amber 33%

Accords

The Voice of the Snake The Haunting Blend
Patchouli
100%
Oud
100%
80%
Warm Spicy
95%
Powdery
95%
90%
Woody
82%
60%
Earthy
82%
Iris
82%
Rose
71%
Floral
66%
50%
Leather
45%
Smoky
100%
Oud
100%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
95%
95%
Woody shared
90%
82%
Earthy shared
60%
82%
82%
71%
66%
50%
45%

Performance

The Voice of the Snake The Haunting Blend
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Voice of the Snake

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The resinous oud, leather, and patchouli make this scent most appropriate for fall and winter, where its depth and strength shine. Its strong spicy-woody heart may feel overwhelming in summer heat, but can work in cooler spring evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

With its bold oud-leather character, this is best reserved for formal events, special evenings, or artistic occasions where its presence is celebrated. It's too commanding for office or sporty settings, but can work for dates if confidence is desired.

The Haunting Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its thickness and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its rich, impressive character is perfect for formal events or a statement-making date night, despite some finding it too potent for daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
43%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Voice of the Snake EDP
The Haunting Blend EDP
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