Altamir Eau de Parfum vs Damarose Parfum

Altamir

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	2010
£	Price Tier	£££££

Damarose

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Altamir Eau de Parfum

Altamir is a seriously polarising scent - some absolute devotees rave about its Gaultier 2-esque amber and vanilla deliciousness, while others recoil at its cloying sweetness and 'cheap' smell. Not one for a blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Damarose Parfum

This is a seriously polarising rose. For some, it's the undisputed Queen of Roses- regal, sophisticated and captivating. For others, it's just a 'nice', overpriced floral reminiscent of supermarket shampoo or baby wipes with truly disappointing performance. Proceed with caution.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	17%	12%
Floral	35%	36%
Fruity	12%	10%
Green	6%	6%
Sweet	25%	23%
Warm	5%	4%
Woody	10%	13%
Earthy	9%	8%
Animalic	8%	7%
Fresh	17%	16%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Altamir EdP

Damarose Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 25% vs 20%

Only in Altamir Eau de Parfum

Neroli 39% Pineapple 36%

Only in Damarose Parfum

Red Berries 31% Freesia 27% Lime 22%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 31% vs 17%

Only in Altamir Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 44% Cyclamen 25%

Only in Damarose Parfum

Rose 31% Ylang-Ylang 19% Iris 16% Lily Of The Valley 16%

Shared Notes

Amber 21% vs 15%

Musk 14% vs 16%

Patchouli 14% vs 12%

Vetiver 12% vs 13%

Only in Altamir Eau de Parfum

Tonka Bean 23% Teak 14%

Only in Damarose Parfum

Vanilla 15% Sandalwood 14% Rosewood 13%

Accords

Altamir Eau de Parfum Damarose Parfum

100%

White Floral

63%

Rose

100%

58%

Woody

97%

48%

Floral

89%

85%

Amber

61%

75%

Sweet

76%

Powdery

75%

68%

Citrus

58%

51%

Fruity

68%

Musky

61%

58%

Vanilla

54%

Aromatic

51%

Fresh

White Floral shared

100%

63%

Rose

100%

Woody shared

58%

97%

Floral shared

48%

89%

Amber shared

85%

61%

Sweet shared

75%

76%

Powdery

75%

Citrus shared

68%

58%

Fruity shared

51%

68%

Musky

61%

Vanilla

58%

Aromatic

54%

Fresh

51%

Performance

Altamir Eau de Parfum Damarose Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Altamir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Given its sweet and amber-heavy profile, Altamir is best suited for cooler weather and intimate encounters. While some find its performance suitable for 'any occasion', its bold sweetness might be a bit much for a formal office environment, earning it higher marks for date nights and casual wear. The polarizing reviews suggest it's more of a personal statement than a crowd-pleaser for every setting.

Damarose Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its blendable floral and woody profile, coupled with varied reports on sillage and longevity - some find it an intimate skin scent, others a powerhouse - makes it fairly versatile. It leans heavily towards social and formal settings due to its elegant character, though its soft nature for some means it won't overwhelm an office.