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Which Should You Buy?
This polarizing scent demands patience and a thick skin. Initial blasts can be rough, but for those who endure the 'maceration period', it transforms into a seductive, dark cherry-rose delight. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a beloved 'sexy drop' for many.
Narcotic Delight is a bold, boozy cherry-vanilla powerhouse that divides opinion; some find it a sexy, addictive masterpiece, while others are put off by its intensity, synthetic vibe, or overwhelming sweetness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 23% | 14% |
| Fruity | 17% | 15% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 39% | 32% |
| Warm | 22% | 27% |
| Woody | 5% | 11% |
| Earthy | 10% | 10% |
| Animalic | 0% | 1% |
| Fresh | 8% | 10% |
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Ana Abiyedh Scarlet is best suited for evening wear and dates, where its 'sultry' and 'sexy' character can shine. It's too potent for office settings and inappropriate for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its enormous sillage and longevity, this scent is ill-suited for the office, where it could easily overpower colleagues. Its seductive boozy cherry and tobacco notes, frequently described in reviews as 'sexy' and 'intoxicating', make it ideal for dates and evening events. While leaning towards night-time wear, its opulent character also fits formal evening gatherings, but it's too heavy and sweet for casual daytime or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Cherry accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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