Battito d'Ali
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2018 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Allende
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wild card. Some find it a creamy, cozy dream, others a soapy, bubblegum nightmare. It's an unusual concoction with divisive notes, but you can't deny its beastly performance. Definitely try before you buy, unless you fancy smelling like vintage doll heads.
Allende is a proper love-it-or-hate-it Xerjoff, a polarising vanilla-floral with a prominent, almost bizarre, lactonic waxiness you absolutely must test first. Don't expect a straightforward gourmand; this one's a wild, creamy ride that splits opinions down the middle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 2% |
| Floral | 21% | 14% |
| Fruity | 7% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 44% | 59% |
| Warm | 17% | 21% |
| Woody | 3% | 2% |
| Earthy | 15% | 14% |
| Animalic | 4% | 0% |
| Fresh | 7% | 4% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with rich, sweet, and balsamic accords, make it less suitable for office or sport. However, the comforting and sensual vibe, often described as a 'hug', lends itself well to dates and casual outings, and it can be dressed up for formal events with a light hand.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While quite strong, the creamy, comforting profile makes it suitable for intimate settings like dates and casual wear. It's a bit much for the office due to its intensity and unique character, and not formal enough to be a go-to for black-tie events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Vanilla, Cacao Pod notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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