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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a properly divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it affair that demands patience and a thick skin. If you can get past the initial burnt sugar and 'old church' vibes, you'll be rewarded with a unique, intensely woody, and sweet Middle Eastern gem. Not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a steal.
If Baccarat Rouge 540 had a gourmand cousin who spent more time in the sweet shop, this is it. It's a caramel-drenched, woody-amber gem that some find comforting and others claim is a dead ringer for BR540 - often with a sigh of disappointment. Definitely a crowd-pleaser for those who love that sweet, woody-amber profile.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 2% |
| Fruity | 0% | 7% |
| Green | 3% | 1% |
| Sweet | 28% | 29% |
| Warm | 24% | 21% |
| Woody | 27% | 34% |
| Earthy | 23% | 18% |
| Animalic | 10% | 8% |
| Fresh | 3% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top 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
This perfume screams beast-mode performance, with strong projection and longevity, making it completely unsuitable for office wear. Its intense, smoky-sweet character is best reserved for colder weather casual outings or intimate date nights, where its warmth can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too unique and potent for most formal events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and sweet, warm profile that some find 'sticky', it's best suited for dates or cooler casual outings rather than the office or gym. The luxurious feel from the woody-amber accords also makes it appropriate for certain formal events, though its gourmand aspect limits its versatility there.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Caramel, Amber accords and Caramel, Oakmoss notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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