Nerosa Eau de Parfum vs Makalu Parfum

Nerosa

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2016
££	Price Tier	££££

Makalu

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nerosa Eau de Parfum

Nerosa is a polarizing scent, with some hailing it as the 'best dark rose ever made' and others finding it too heavy and 'grandma musky'. It's a complex, woody-spicy rose that demands a test drive before committing.

Statement

Our Verdict - Makalu Parfum

This one's a proper divisive scent; you'll either get an intriguing, smoky wood or a sharpie-and-plastic mess. Definitely sample first, as it's not a safe blind buy by any stretch.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	2%	2%
Floral	41%	32%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	4%	4%
Sweet	20%	26%
Warm	28%	18%
Woody	11%	21%
Earthy	10%	12%
Animalic	8%	5%
Fresh	4%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Nerosa EdP

Makalu Parfum

Notes

Only in Nerosa Eau de Parfum

Saffron 27% Guaiac Wood 23% Labdanum 18% Nutmeg 17% Clove 16%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Peru Balsam 29% Mimosa 24% Geranium 24% Rose 23%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 14%

Only in Nerosa Eau de Parfum

Rose 47% Geranium 27%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Incense 17% Clove 15% Jasmine 15% Iris 14% Orange Blossom 13% Amber 13%

Only in Makalu Parfum

Birch 17% Guaiac Wood 15% Cedar 15% Brown Sugar 15% Sandalwood 14% Tonka Bean 13% Patchouli 10%

Accords

Nerosa Eau de Parfum Makalu Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

61%

Amber

78%

73%

Leather

66%

Balsamic

73%

72%

Warm Spicy

58%

51%

Smoky

70%

67%

Rose

56%

58%

Aromatic

Yellow Floral

58%

Sweet

58%

Powdery

56%

54%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Earthy

48%

Oud

Woody shared

100%

Amber shared

61%

78%

Leather shared

73%

66%

Balsamic

73%

Warm Spicy shared

72%

58%

Smoky shared

51%

70%

Rose shared

67%

56%

Aromatic

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

Sweet

58%

Powdery

56%

Fresh Spicy

54%

Earthy

51%

Oud

48%

Performance

Nerosa Eau de Parfum Makalu Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nerosa Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its dense, woody-leather and rose accords, combined with a polarising scent profile, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its complex nature and dark rose character are ideal for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement.

Makalu Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong woody, amber and smoky profile, Makalu leans away from casual wear or the office. Its unique and bold character makes it better suited for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement without being overpowering.