L'Ombre Des Merveilles
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Andalusian Soul
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
L'Ombre Des Merveilles is surprisingly polarising. Some fall for its mysterious, cool tea and incense vibe, while others find it too sharp, masculine, or just plain weird. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
This is a divisive one. Many find it a comforting, boozy vanilla dream - a grown-up take on Warm Vanilla Sugar. But others are put off by a persistent 'Play-Doh' note or a bitter herbal edge. Performance seems to be a real mixed bag too.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 8% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 21% | 15% |
| Sweet | 30% | 33% |
| Warm | 25% | 27% |
| Woody | 6% | 6% |
| Earthy | 16% | 12% |
| Animalic | 3% | 12% |
| Fresh | 11% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and elusive, clean character make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. The intriguing blend of tea and incense offers sophistication for dates and casual outings, while its slightly 'cold' nature might feel less appropriate for very formal or energetic sport settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find it office-appropriate, its strong amber, vanilla, and rum accords, combined with reports of decent longevity and sillage, make it better suited for evening dates and casual settings. Its cosy, rich nature might be too much for formal daytime events or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Balsamic accords and Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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