Al Amaken Eau de Parfum bottle Al Amaken
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Catch De Noire Eau de Parfum bottle Catch De Noire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Amaken
A divisive Fruitchouli that either wows with impressive longevity and projection or falls flat with weak performance. If you're after a budget-friendly dupe for Flowerbomb or La Vie Est Belle, this might be your jam-packed sweet treat, but don't expect groundbreaking originality.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Catch De Noire
This is a seriously punchy, modern take on a classic chypre. Not for the faint-hearted, it's a bold statement that demands attention and gets it, but perhaps not universally. Expect compliments, or a bit of head-scratching.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 10%
Floral 24% 17%
Fruity 20% 20%
Green 6% 9%
Sweet 24% 21%
Warm 2% 4%
Woody 13% 12%
Earthy 12% 18%
Animalic 10% 15%
Fresh 16% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Amaken EdP
Catch De Noire EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 35% vs 14%
Bergamot 30% vs 28%
Only in Al Amaken
Passionfruit 33%
Only in Catch De Noire
Apple 29% Pineapple 29%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 21% vs 25%
Rose 20% vs 25%
Only in Al Amaken
Peony 30% Vanilla 28%
Only in Catch De Noire
Birch 25% Patchouli 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 36% vs 25%

Accords

Al Amaken Catch De Noire
100%
Floral
83%
Fruity
100%
74%
Woody
88%
80%
Fresh
78%
Rose
73%
56%
Sweet
75%
Earthy
75%
60%
Citrus
73%
71%
Vanilla
71%
58%
White Floral
71%
Mossy
71%
Patchouli
71%
61%
Powdery
100%
Fruity shared
83%
100%
Woody shared
74%
88%
80%
Rose shared
78%
73%
Sweet shared
56%
75%
75%
Citrus shared
60%
73%
Vanilla shared
71%
71%
White Floral shared
58%
71%
71%
71%
61%

Performance

Al Amaken Catch De Noire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Amaken

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet and sometimes powerful fruity-floral character with a patchouli base makes it better suited for evenings out or casual wear rather than a formal office setting. While some experience moderate projection, others find it a beast, suggesting caution for close-quarter environments.

Catch De Noire

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and strong character make it less suitable for a discreet office environment. However, its sophisticated fruity-woody profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal event, and its modern edge works well in casual settings too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
93%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Al Amaken
Catch De Noire
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