Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum bottle Mortal Skin
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2009
££££ Price Tier ££
Wazamba Eau de Parfum bottle Wazamba

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum
Mortal Skin is a seriously polarising scent: some claim it's a masterpiece, a mysterious and addictive aroma that defies categorisation, whilst others find it 'icky', 'gross', or even like 'rotten meat'. Its divisive nature, coupled with frequent complaints about weak performance, means it's not a crowd-pleaser and definitely needs a test wear.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Wazamba Eau de Parfum
Wazamba is a divisive beast: a rich, complex incense affair that some rave about and others find utterly unwearable. Expect a bold journey - not a crowd-pleaser for the faint of heart, but a truly unique experience for those who dare.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 5% 1%
Fruity 7% 11%
Green 5% 9%
Sweet 16% 18%
Warm 22% 23%
Woody 18% 21%
Earthy 18% 17%
Animalic 12% 5%
Fresh 8% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mortal Skin EdP
Wazamba EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Incense 24% vs 32%
Only in Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum
Ink 30% Blackberry 28% Labdanum 18%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 23% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 16% vs 20%

Accords

Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum Wazamba Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
74%
Woody
63%
63%
Aromatic
51%
61%
Balsamic
60%
57%
Warm Spicy
48%
51%
Sweet
45%
51%
Fruity
44%
50%
Smoky
48%
46%
Powdery
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
74%
63%
Aromatic shared
63%
51%
Balsamic shared
61%
60%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
48%
Sweet shared
51%
45%
Fruity shared
51%
44%
Smoky shared
50%
48%
46%

Performance

Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum Wazamba Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its dark, enigmatic character and the mixed reviews on sillage and longevity make it less suitable for office or casual wear. It leans towards evenings and special occasions where its unique scent can be appreciated without being overpowering, ideal for dates or formal events if the projection isn't too strong.

Wazamba Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong, long-lasting nature and rich, smoky balsamic accords, Wazamba is far too potent for office wear. It's better suited for cooler evenings or intimate occasions where its unique character can be appreciated, with enough sophistication for formal events, but remains too heavy for casual wear in warm weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Balsamic accords and Labdanum, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mortal Skin Eau de Parfum
Wazamba Eau de Parfum
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