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Across Sands Eau de Parfum bottle Across Sands EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2016 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Barefoot Eau de Parfum bottle Barefoot EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Across Sands EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Barefoot EDP
A budget read on Maison Margiela Across Sands. The sweet-earthy date accord, spicy cinnamon and oud-incense drydown all land, but the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the airy, delicate balance that makes the original special is rendered simpler and sweeter.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Across Sands EDP
Barefoot EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 41% vs 26%
Davana 29% vs 19%
Osmanthus 29% vs 21%
Only in Barefoot
Date 33%
Shared Notes
Cistus Incanus 27% vs 45%
Immortelle 18% vs 54%
Only in Across Sands
Date 36% Honey 18%
Shared Notes
Oud 41% vs 36%
Patchouli 33% vs 30%
Only in Across Sands
Frankincense 25%
Only in Barefoot
Incense 33%

Accords

Across Sands Barefoot
100%
Sweet
60%
50%
Woody
80%
75%
Fruity
65%
Warm Spicy
60%
Oud
55%
Smoky
50%
Sweet shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
50%
80%
75%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
60%
Oud
55%
50%

Performance

Across Sands Barefoot
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Across Sands

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.

Barefoot

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet date, spice and smoky oud are cold-weather notes, suiting autumn and winter best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Warm and sensual, it suits evenings and dates rather than the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Across Sands EDP
Barefoot EDP
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