Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum bottle Au Coeur du Désert
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2010
££ Price Tier ££
Full Incense Eau de Parfum bottle Full Incense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum
This isn't for the faint of heart or the blind buyer. Au Coeur du Désert is a polarising, powerhouse amber that demands confidence and a nuanced nose. It's a challenging masterpiece for some, a spice market air freshener for others.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Full Incense Eau de Parfum
This one is exactly what it says on the tin: full-on, unadulterated incense. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its authentic churchy vibes and detractors finding it too linear or unwearable. Don't blind buy unless you live for frankincense.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 5%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 8% 11%
Warm 29% 26%
Woody 26% 31%
Earthy 25% 28%
Animalic 16% 6%
Fresh 9% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Au Coeur du Désert EdP
Full Incense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 17% vs 18%
Patchouli 14% vs 14%
Only in Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum
Resin 24% Coriander 18% Ambergris 14% Cumin 12%
Only in Full Incense Eau de Parfum
Incense 28% Elemi 20% Labdanum 19%

Accords

Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum Full Incense Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
89%
Woody
74%
65%
Balsamic
78%
Smoky
71%
62%
Aromatic
56%
56%
Patchouli
52%
Animalic
Amber shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
89%
74%
Balsamic shared
65%
78%
71%
Aromatic shared
62%
56%
56%
52%

Performance

Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum Full Incense Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense longevity and strong sillage, this fragrance is largely unsuitable for office environments. It shines in evening settings, formal gatherings, and romantic dates, where its mysterious and bold character can be fully appreciated. Too heavy for casual day wear and definitely not for sport.

Full Incense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Office Date Casual

Its potent incense and woody notes make it suitable for formal occasions or casual wear, especially in cooler weather, where its longevity shines. While some find it too strong for the office, its unique character could work in smaller doses for evening events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Balsamic, Woody accords and Cedar, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Au Coeur du Désert Eau de Parfum
Full Incense Eau de Parfum
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