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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive L'Artisan masterpiece, Traversee du Bosphore is a sweet leather scent that either charms with its unique gourmand embrace or repels with its 'play-doh' or 'synthetic' qualities. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of discontinued gem.
A smooth operator, Mada by Anfas marries juicy fruit and soft leather for a sophisticated take on sweetness. It's a confident, long-lasting scent that's sure to turn heads for all the right reasons.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 14% | 13% |
| Fruity | 18% | 21% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 32% | 35% |
| Warm | 20% | 19% |
| Woody | 3% | 8% |
| Earthy | 10% | 17% |
| Animalic | 13% | 22% |
| Fresh | 9% | 3% |
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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and intriguing, warm sweetness make it suitable for casual wear and dates, where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The gourmand and leather accords lean it away from formal events, and its complexity isn't suited to the active nature of sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its excellent performance and dominant fruity-leather accords make it a superb choice for dates and formal occasions where you want to make a statement. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting but could work casually in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Leather, Sweet accords and Leather, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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