Aura Eau de Parfum bottle Aura
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2022 Year 2023
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Smoky Wood Extrait bottle Smoky Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aura Eau de Parfum
This BR540 dupe is a bit of a chameleon, often triggering nose-blindness in wearers but leaving a lasting, sweet woody trail for others. It's a fantastic, affordable alternative, but expect some debate.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Smoky Wood Extrait
Anfar London's Smoky Wood is a surprisingly sophisticated take on the Sauvage Elixir DNA, offering a more wearable and fresher interpretation. It's a crowd-pleaser for those seeking a less intense, caramel-infused woody fragrance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 11% 19%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 11% 16%
Sweet 12% 10%
Warm 27% 13%
Woody 24% 28%
Earthy 19% 20%
Animalic 26% 17%
Fresh 13% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aura EdP
Smoky Wood Extrait

Notes

Only in Aura Eau de Parfum
Saffron 100%
Only in Smoky Wood Extrait
Herbal 50% Caramel 50%
Only in Aura Eau de Parfum
Fir Resin 67% Jasmine 33%
Only in Smoky Wood Extrait
Floral 52% Oud 48%
Shared Notes
Musk 23% vs 22%
Oakmoss 21% vs 18%
Only in Smoky Wood Extrait
Woody 31% Amber 28%

Accords

Aura Eau de Parfum Smoky Wood Extrait
100%
Woody
100%
74%
Amber
84%
74%
Musky
60%
Caramel
66%
58%
Powdery
52%
58%
Mossy
58%
Animalic
45%
55%
Aromatic
54%
Earthy
Sweet
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
74%
84%
Musky shared
74%
60%
66%
Powdery shared
58%
52%
58%
Animalic shared
58%
45%
55%
54%
48%

Performance

Aura Eau de Parfum Smoky Wood Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Aura Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its long-lasting nature and moderate projection make it suitable for a variety of settings without being overpowering. The warm, slightly sweet woody profile leans towards cooler weather, making it excellent for dates, casual outings, and even formal events, while its subtlety can work in an office environment.

Smoky Wood Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

With strong projection and decent longevity, this scent leans more towards evening and social events, though its enhanced wearability means it can work in a professional setting with lighter application. The woody-amber character and sweetness make it suitable for dates and formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
81%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Musky accords and Musk, Oakmoss notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aura Eau de Parfum
Smoky Wood Extrait
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