Black No. 05
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2022 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Amberley Pur Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
Antoine Lie's deliberately concealed Puredistance composition. A spicy oriental leather wrapped around an undisclosed core - smoke, oud, rose and a fougere skeleton readable beneath the dark. Whispers rather than shouts. Twelve-hour wear on skin.
This oud-rose powerhouse from Maison Alhambra is a beast for your buck, offering niche quality at a fraction of the price. If you can handle an animalic edge and nuclear performance, it's a stellar choice, though some find it a bit redundant with other Lattafas.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 10% | 1% |
| Floral | 12% | 16% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 9% | 13% |
| Warm | 29% | 31% |
| Woody | 19% | 16% |
| Earthy | 24% | 19% |
| Animalic | 20% | 33% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A leather-smoke-incense oriental at parfum strength sits firmly in cold-weather territory. Winter is the peak fit; fall close behind. Spring and summer expose the smoky leather as too heavy for warmth and humidity.
Occasions
Reads as formal evening fragrance at its peak - dinners, opera, ceremonial wear, dark suits and dark dresses. Date wear is excellent for close-quarters intimacy. Office tolerance is moderate (the dark character can read too statement for corporate); casual and sport wear are wrong fits.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and intense oud-rose-leather profile make it overpowering for an office setting. However, its bold, luxurious nature is perfect for formal events and romantic dates, with its potency demanding a confident wearer.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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