Damascus
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Hanoi
ScentArt
A
Damascus
B
Hanoi
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Damascus Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dior Oud Ispahan (2012) - rose, oud and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Our Verdict - Hanoi Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Parfums de Marly Carlisle (2015) - davana, turkish rose and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 10% |
| Floral | 65% | 65% |
| Fruity | 10% | 20% |
| Green | 5% | 10% |
| Sweet | 35% | 45% |
| Warm | 90% | 90% |
| Woody | 85% | 75% |
| Earthy | 55% | 40% |
| Animalic | 40% | 30% |
| Fresh | 10% | 20% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Damascus
EdP
Hanoi
EdP
Notes
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Hanoi Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Oud
42%
vs
40%
Patchouli
32%
vs
26%
Only in Damascus Eau de Parfum
Benzoin
25%
Only in Hanoi Eau de Parfum
Amber
33%
Accords
Performance
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Hanoi Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Heavy oud-rose-patchouli built for cold weather only.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Formal evening, statement wear.
Hanoi Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Oud-rose-amber autumn-winter wear.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Casual
Formal evening, date, statement wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
91%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
86%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities
Both share Oud, Rose, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Oud notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Hanoi Eau de Parfum
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