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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising gourmand brew. Some find it an intoxicating, photorealistic coffee and caramel bomb, a 'scentgasm' of a French patisserie. Others report it's a harsh, overwhelming mess, perfect for an acquired taste, or perhaps after a good bit of maceration. Definitely not a blind buy.
A budget take on Lush's Sticky Dates. Amber Dates captures the gooey sticky-toffee-pudding heart of caramel and dates over velvety benzoin and sandalwood, but Perfume Parlour's version reads a touch flatter and projects more modestly than the original's potent, room-filling sweetness.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and spring.
Occasions
Its beast-mode projection and strong gourmand notes make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates where you want to leave an impression. It's a bit much for casual daytime if you're not into massive sillage, and its dessert-like quality might clash with very formal settings.
Seasons
The gooey caramel-date gourmand and resinous warmth are rich and cosy, made for cooler autumn and winter wear.
Occasions
Its sweet, indulgent character suits cosy days, casual wear and easy evenings more than the office or the gym.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean sweet, amber, warm spicy
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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