Van Sea Extrait bottle Van Sea
Extrait Concentration Edp
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2022 Year 2023
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Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum bottle Ambre des Abysses

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Van Sea Extrait
This one's a smooth operator, deftly blending vanilla with a marine edge. Don't expect a typical aquatic, this is a refined vanilla scent with breezy whispers of the sea. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers quiet luxury, though some find it a bit too subtle.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum
Divisive, complex, and a touch chaotic - this one splits the crowd. Some hail it as a masterpiece, a truly unique blend of clean freshness and deep amber, while others find it a "mess" that leans too sweet or smells like earwax. Approach with caution; it's not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 10%
Floral 9% 23%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 16% 15%
Sweet 26% 26%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 2% 7%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 6% 8%
Fresh 34% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Van Sea Extrait
Ambre des Abysses EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 22% vs 36%
Only in Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 39% Bergamot 25%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 21% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 24% vs 32%
Tonka Bean 15% vs 25%
Only in Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 24% Leather 18%

Accords

Van Sea Extrait Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum
100%
Vanilla
70%
100%
Aromatic
100%
68%
Fresh Spicy
95%
90%
Marine
71%
Salty
69%
Sweet
52%
63%
Green
58%
57%
Amber
62%
58%
Citrus
61%
57%
Caramel
Woody
56%
Vanilla shared
100%
70%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
95%
90%
71%
Sweet shared
69%
52%
Green shared
63%
58%
Amber shared
57%
62%
Citrus shared
58%
61%
57%
56%

Performance

Van Sea Extrait Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Van Sea Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

While this extrait offers good longevity, its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming for an office. The warm, inviting vanilla and subtle marine notes make it perfect for casual outings and dates, while its unique blending gives it enough polish for less formal evening events.

Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its blend of freshness with deep amber and leather offers versatility, making it suitable for both casual and formal wear, though some find it too intense for high heat. Many reviews highlight its elegant and sophisticated nature, suitable for professional and evening settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
86%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Aromatic, Sweet accords and Mint, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Van Sea Extrait
Ambre des Abysses Eau de Parfum
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