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    Abia Noir vs. Samarinda

    Moderately similar
    Samarinda by Providence Perfume Co. bottle

    Samarinda

    Providence Perfume Co.
    Eau de Parfum2014
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    Samarinda rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Abia Noir vs. Samarinda
    Abia NoirSamarinda
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182014
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Perfumer—Charna Ethier
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Abia Noir

    Patchouli
    Woody
    Powdery
    Warm Spicy
    Violet
    Musky
    Earthy
    Leather

    Samarinda

    Warm Spicy
    Citrus
    Rum
    Sweet
    Coffee
    Vanilla
    Aromatic
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Saffron
    CardamomPink Pepper
    Heart
    Violet
    Sumatran CoffeeCarnationOrange BlossomRoseHeliotrope
    Base
    PatchouliCashmere WoodSuede
    Rum etherVanillaOakSeashellsScottish LeatherJasmine rice

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Abia Noir vs. Samarinda
    Abia NoirSamarinda
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The saffron doesn't play nice for the first ten minutes. Either that sharp, almost medicinal opening pulls you in or it doesn't. But here's what separates this from other violet-patchouli.Abia Noir
    The seashells and jasmine rice shouldn't work. Rum and Scottish leather, in the same breath? That's the gamble. And it pays off for people who want a fragrance that earns attention instead of.Samarinda