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Which Should You Buy?
A plush and evocative unisex fragrance that drapes you in plush incense, dried plum, and pipe tobacco, AIUla radiates enigmatic warmth and modern opulence. Best for cold weather and moments that call for true character.
This is a seriously polarising scent, but if you love Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille, you'd be daft not to give this a go. It's an absolute beast in performance, and for the price, the quality punches well above its weight. Give it time to macerate, though, or you might just get a clove bomb.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 9% | 7% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 28% | 31% |
| Warm | 48% | 47% |
| Woody | 5% | 12% |
| Earthy | 17% | 14% |
| Animalic | 5% | 3% |
| Fresh | 5% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The deep spicy warmth and tobacco-vanilla richness suit crisp fall air and the chill of winter, while the aromatic frankincense and plum allow for wear in spring. Its density and sweetness can be cloying in high summer heat.
Occasions
AIUla's projection and spicy-sweet character make it a striking choice for dates and elegant evenings, while its richness is less suited to sports or minimalist office settings unless applied very lightly.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and rich, spicy profile make it too much for an office setting. However, its warmth and sophistication lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather. It's a bit heavy for casual wear and entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Fruity accords and Pepper, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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