Amber Ash-Sheikh
Abdul Karim Al FaransiEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Amber Ash-Sheikh vs. Incense
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Amber Ash-Sheikh | Incense | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 1985 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Anthony Abdul Karim Marmin | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Amber Ash-Sheikh
Amber
Earthy
Musky
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Powdery
Incense
Amber
Smoky
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Earthy Notes
—Heart
Woody NotesMuskOriental Notes
Incense
Base
AmberOud
LabdanumMyrrh
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Amber Ash-Sheikh | Incense | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Most amber fragrances lean sweet. This one leans bitter, smoky, almost feral, vegetal amber at full volume. The oud doesn't soften it. It thickens it.Amber Ash-Sheikh
This is smoke you wear, not smoke you avoid. Dense, resinous, and entirely unapologetic. If you've been searching for an incense that actually smells like the real thing instead of a suggestion of it.Incense