Across Sands Eau de Parfum vs Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Across Sands

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Across Sands Eau de Parfum

A unique, deeply exotic oud that fuses syrupy dates, honeyed resins, and spicy cinnamon into a rich tapestry. Not for the faint of heart, Across Sands is a statement scent for those who crave opulence and intrigue.

Statement

Our Verdict - Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper debate-starter. Some swear it's a beast-mode, luxurious dream, rivalling high-end niche. Others find it cloyingly sweet, synthetic, and frankly, a bit weird. Definitely buy a sample before diving in folks, because you'll either adore it or utterly detest it.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	8%
Floral	9%	8%
Fruity	10%	7%
Green	1%	1%
Sweet	29%	32%
Warm	30%	22%
Woody	18%	13%
Earthy	21%	18%
Animalic	9%	5%
Fresh	1%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Across Sands EdP

Art of Arabia III EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Cinnamon 41% Davana 29% Osmanthus 29%

Top Notes

Frankincense 45% Davana 30% Bergamot 25%

Heart Notes

Date 36% Cistus Incanus 27% Honey 18% Immortelle 18%

Heart Notes

Date 31% Tobacco 28% Sandalwood 23% Tuberose 18%

Base Notes

Oud 42% Patchouli 33% Frankincense 25%

Base Notes

Myrrh 24% Vanilla 23% Tonka Bean 21% Labdanum 17% Patchouli 15%

Shared Notes

Davana 29% vs 29%

Only in Across Sands Eau de Parfum

Cinnamon 41% Osmanthus 29%

Only in Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Frankincense 45% Bergamot 25%

Shared Notes

Date 36% vs 30%

Only in Across Sands Eau de Parfum

Cistus Incanus 27% Honey 18% Immortelle 18%

Only in Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 28% Sandalwood 23% Tuberose 18%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 33% vs 14%

Only in Across Sands Eau de Parfum

Oud 42% Frankincense 25%

Only in Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Myrrh 24% Vanilla 23% Tonka Bean 21% Labdanum 17%

Accords

Across Sands Eau de Parfum Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

100%

Sweet

94%

Amber

100%

75%

Fruity

50%

Vanilla

68%

65%

Warm Spicy

62%

50%

Woody

61%

Balsamic

61%

Tobacco

52%

Aromatic

52%

Powdery

46%

Sweet shared

100%

94%

Amber

100%

Fruity shared

75%

50%

Vanilla

68%

Warm Spicy shared

65%

62%

Woody shared

50%

61%

Balsamic

61%

Tobacco

52%

Aromatic

52%

Powdery

46%

Performance

Across Sands Eau de Parfum Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Across Sands Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The dense oud, patchouli, and sweet spicy notes make Across Sands most suited to cooler temperatures in fall and winter, where its richness and warmth shine and do not overwhelm. It can work in spring, but is likely too heavy and sweet for most summer climates.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

The bold spicy-oud character is best for formal or special occasions and evening dates, where richness is a virtue. It is likely too assertive for office or sporty situations, but can work casually for those who enjoy a statement scent.

Art of Arabia III Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its heavy sweet, amber, and tobacco accords, make it far too overwhelming for office wear or sport. However, these same characteristics, especially the indulgent date and amber notes, are perfect for an impactful date night or sophisticated formal event.