Almaz Eau de Parfum bottle Almaz
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2022 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Pretty Swan Eau de Parfum bottle Pretty Swan

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Almaz
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Almaz
If you are after a loud, juicy, sweet fruit bomb that just makes you happy, Almaz is it. However, be warned: this powerhouse can be polarising, with some finding it sickly sweet and others loving its unique tropical vibe.
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Our Verdict - Pretty Swan
This perfume is a beautifully discontinued, subtle powdery dream that encapsulates delicate femininity. Despite some reports of poor performance, its unique, comforting softness is adored by many, making it a cult favourite.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 17%
Floral 17% 20%
Fruity 22% 16%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 37% 33%
Warm 7% 13%
Woody 6% 3%
Earthy 3% 6%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 13% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Almaz EdP
Pretty Swan EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 23% vs 29%
Mandarin 20% vs 32%
Only in Pretty Swan
Pink Pepper 38%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 22% vs 32%

Accords

Almaz Pretty Swan
100%
Fruity
47%
63%
Powdery
100%
87%
Sweet
62%
71%
Vanilla
68%
69%
Citrus
Lactonic
56%
Savory
55%
52%
Woody
50%
Aromatic
47%
Floral
Musky
47%
Fruity shared
100%
47%
Powdery shared
63%
100%
Sweet shared
87%
62%
Vanilla shared
71%
68%
69%
56%
55%
52%
50%
47%
47%

Performance

Almaz Pretty Swan
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Almaz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong projection and pronounced sweetness, Almaz is best suited for casual settings or dates, where its bubbly character can shine without overwhelming. It's too bold for formal events and its intensity may be distracting for an office environment.

Pretty Swan

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its soft sillage and delicate nature make it highly suitable for office wear and casual settings, as it won't offend. While romantic, its lack of projection means it's less ideal for formal occasions where a more impactful scent might be desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Musk, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Almaz
Pretty Swan
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