Dahlia Noir L’ Eau de Toilette vs Mombasa Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dahlia Noir L’ EDT

A divisive scent where many users praise its freshness, clean character, and elegant warmth, others found it sharp, soapy, and fleeting. It's truly a 'try before you buy' as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.

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Our Verdict - Mombasa EDP

A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Byredo Bal d'Afrique (2009) - bergamot, marigold and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Dahlia Noir L’ EDT

Mombasa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Neroli 37% vs 21%

Lemon 20% vs 25%

Only in Dahlia Noir L’

Green 22% Grapefruit 20%

Only in Mombasa

Bergamot 33% Violet 20%

Only in Dahlia Noir L’

Rose 59% Peony 41%

Only in Mombasa

Marigold 39% Jasmine 33% Cyclamen 28%

Shared Notes

Cedar 31% vs 26%

Musk 26% vs 22%

Only in Dahlia Noir L’

Patchouli 26% Amberwood 16%

Only in Mombasa

Vetiver 34% Amber 18%

Accords

Dahlia Noir L’ Mombasa

100%

Woody

70%

68%

Citrus

85%

48%

Fresh

70%

50%

Floral

65%

64%

Musky

40%

61%

Patchouli

56%

Powdery

55%

Rose

55%

White Floral

Aromatic

55%

51%

Green

Woody shared

100%

70%

Citrus shared

68%

85%

Fresh shared

48%

70%

Floral shared

50%

65%

Musky shared

64%

40%

Patchouli

61%

Powdery

56%

Rose

55%

White Floral

55%

Aromatic

55%

Green

51%

Performance

Dahlia Noir L’ Mombasa

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dahlia Noir L’

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and subtle projection makes it ideal for office and casual wear. While some found it long-lasting, the prevailing sentiment of it being a 'skin scent' suggests it won't overwhelm in formal settings but might lack the desired impact for a date.

Mombasa