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Which Should You Buy?
This is a masterpiece that divides as much as it delights. Be warned: the opening can be challenging, but if you can survive the notorious barnyard oud, you're in for a luxurious, uncompromising ride. Just ignore the eye-watering price tag.
This is a seriously solid contender in the rose-oud field, offering expensive-smelling depth and longevity without the eye-watering price tag. It's a proper grown-up scent that performs way above its cost.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 18% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 16% | 12% |
| Warm | 29% | 23% |
| Woody | 33% | 30% |
| Earthy | 20% | 19% |
| Animalic | 23% | 14% |
| Fresh | 1% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intense animalic opening make it unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime use. However, its luxurious oud-rose profile and strong sillage are perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date or a grand formal event.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With strong projection and longevity, this is too much for a typical office setting, but it absolutely shines on a date night or at formal events where its richness can be appreciated. It's also suitable for cooler casual outings, adding a touch of class.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Oud, Rose accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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