Alamut
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sonia
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent: some call it a masterpiece, others an 'old-fashioned' mess. It's a grand, rich oriental that leans into vintage glamour, so you'll either adore its dense complexity or find it heavy and dated. Definitely not a blind buy.
Sonia is a divisive floral that splits opinion right down the middle. Some find its soapy, woody drydown absolutely captivating, calling it classy and sophisticated, while others dismiss it as a synthetic air freshener that belongs in the bin.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 6% |
| Floral | 43% | 37% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 3% | 4% |
| Sweet | 27% | 26% |
| Warm | 10% | 10% |
| Woody | 16% | 17% |
| Earthy | 8% | 6% |
| Animalic | 14% | 13% |
| Fresh | 3% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and potent base notes, Alamut is too intense for an office setting. However, its rich and complex profile makes it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings where a luxurious and captivating presence is desired.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its strong projection and impressive longevity in the initial hours make it a bit much for close-quarters office wear. However, its sophisticated and clean character, particularly in the drydown, makes it suitable for casual wear or an evening out, though perhaps less so for highly formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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