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    Amber Wood vs. Retal

    Clearly related
    Retal by Sawalef bottle

    Retal

    Sawalef
    Eau de Parfum2018
    New comparison

    Amber Wood rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Retal projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Amber Wood vs. Retal
    Amber WoodRetal
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Amber Wood

    Woody
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Patchouli
    Powdery

    Retal

    Musky
    Amber
    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomAppleLavenderWhite Pepper
    BlueberryAnise
    Heart
    CedarwoodOrris Root
    Cashmere WoodRosemary
    Base
    AmberWoody NotesPatchouli
    AmberMuskHoney

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Amber Wood vs. Retal
    Amber WoodRetal
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Spicy, floral, warm. Amber Wood is Ajmal's accessible take on the amber-woody genre. The rose heart is pleasantly soft, and the drydown has genuine staying power.Amber Wood
    Anise opens every conversation here. Some readers will hesitate at the blueberry. That's exactly where Retal wins. It smells like nothing safe. The anise brings sharp clarity while the blueberry adds.Retal