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    Aqua Alba vs. De Profundis

    Aqua Alba by Angela Flanders bottle

    Aqua Alba

    Angela Flanders
    Eau de Parfum2012
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    De Profundis wears longer on skin, while Aqua Alba projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aqua Alba vs. De Profundis
    Aqua AlbaDe Profundis
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122011
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—Christopher Sheldrake
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aqua Alba

    Woody
    Amber
    Whiskey
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Oud

    De Profundis

    Green
    Herbal
    Violet
    Earthy
    Woody
    Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Agarwood (Oud)
    Green Notes
    Heart
    Guaiac WoodAmberWhiskey
    VioletPlum TreeEarthy Notes
    Base
    Patchouli
    ChrysanthemumIncenseSoil Tincture

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aqua Alba vs. De Profundis
    Aqua AlbaDe Profundis
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud is not a forgiving opening note. Paired with whiskey and guaiac wood, this sits firmly on the masculine and atmospheric side. If you want something approachable in the first five minutes, look.Aqua Alba
    De Profundis is not trying to make you happy. It opens in grief and stays there, then slowly accepts what it is. If chrysanthemum in combination with incense sounds like your idea of a good time,.De Profundis