La Collection d'antiquités 1505
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Eternal Wood
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent, much like a boozy cherry liqueur that you either adore or quickly regret. Some find it a masterpiece of dark, woody cherry, others are repulsed by medicinal or artificial notes. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Mancera's Eternal Wood is a powerhouse of a fragrance. It's often compared to Oud for Greatness and Haltane, offering a very similar woody-oud profile with a touch more sweetness. Expect beastly performance, but be warned: this isn't for the faint of heart. It's divisive, intense, and definitely needs a try-before-you-buy approach.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 8% | 2% |
| Fruity | 19% | 4% |
| Green | 0% | 1% |
| Sweet | 23% | 27% |
| Warm | 29% | 29% |
| Woody | 24% | 30% |
| Earthy | 15% | 19% |
| Animalic | 6% | 12% |
| Fresh | 2% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its bold projection and strong, dark, and often boozy cherry accord make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, its sensual and mysterious nature, coupled with good longevity, makes it perfect for a date night or a sophisticated evening event. It’s too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its aggressive projection and longevity, Eternal Wood is far too potent for office wear, where it could overwhelm those around you. It's best reserved for formal events or cool-weather date nights where its bold, mysterious character can truly shine.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Guaiac Wood, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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