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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive brew; a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand rollercoaster. Expect dark chocolate, coffee, and booze, but beware of the 'Play-Doh' or 'vomit' notes some unlucky souls detect. Macere it if you dare, because the payoff can be stunning, if you get a good batch.
This one's a proper dark horse - a sophisticated cacao that sidesteps the usual sickly sweetness, but expect some truly wild takes on the opening. You'll either adore its unique, dry depth or think someone's been rummaging through a skip.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 10% |
| Fruity | 1% | 7% |
| Green | 6% | 1% |
| Sweet | 45% | 39% |
| Warm | 23% | 19% |
| Woody | 16% | 22% |
| Earthy | 18% | 18% |
| Animalic | 0% | 1% |
| Fresh | 3% | 0% |
Mood
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
Spectre Wraith's strong, gourmand character makes it excellent for date nights and formal evening events, where its luxurious warmth can shine without being overpowering. It's too dark and intense for office wear, or for anything active, though some found it suitable for casual winter wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its distinctive and sometimes divisive opening, combined with moderate sillage (when it performs), makes it a bit much for the office. However, its sophisticated and warming profile, especially in the dry down, is ideal for dates and cooler-weather formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Sweet accords and Rum, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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