Ansam
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Opera Noir
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Starts strong with a leathery punch, then fades into a quieter coffee-kissed vanilla. Might be marketed as unisex, but it leans a bit more traditionally masculine, as some find out.
This Black Opium dupe kicks off with a fruity, metallic tang that divides opinion, but give it time to dry down. For many, a patient wait reveals a genuinely seductive, coffee-vanilla blend that punches well above its price point. It's a bit of a lottery, as some find it short-lived.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 26% | 20% |
| Fruity | 9% | 15% |
| Green | 3% | 5% |
| Sweet | 28% | 32% |
| Warm | 17% | 17% |
| Woody | 11% | 11% |
| Earthy | 17% | 16% |
| Animalic | 13% | 2% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
The initial leather and warm spicy accords make it a bit dominant for office wear, but its eventual skin-scent quality allows for some versatility. It's best suited for evenings out or cooler weather casual events, where its unique character can shine without overpowering.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
The alluring vanilla, coffee, and white floral accords make it ideal for dates and evening events. While some find it suitable for work, its seductive nature and mixed performance reviews mean it's not a go-to office scent. It's too rich for sport, but can work casually if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Coffee, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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