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    Belly of the Whale vs. The Stranger

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    The Stranger wears longer on skin, while Belly of the Whale projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Belly of the Whale vs. The Stranger
    Belly of the WhaleThe Stranger
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20242025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerZackaria Ibn Hossain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Belly of the Whale

    Amber
    Marine
    Animalic
    Salty
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Woody
    Musky

    The Stranger

    Aquatic
    Woody
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Ozonic
    Oud
    Honey
    Tobacco

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Ozonic NotesMandarin Orange
    CoffeeRain NotesOzonic NotesMint
    Heart
    AmberSaltDriftwoodAquatic Notes
    GlassHoneyTobacco LeafVanilla
    Base
    AmbergrisVanillaBenzoinAnimalic NotesMuskSandalwood
    Green NotesOudAshWoody NotesAmber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Belly of the Whale vs. The Stranger
    Belly of the WhaleThe Stranger
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Ambergris does something different here. Not the animalic some fear. Cleaner, almost delicate. It threads through like a bass note you feel more than hear.Belly of the Whale
    A coffee lover who also happens to be obsessed with weather. The mint and ozonic notes create an odd, atmospheric opening that not everyone will enjoy.The Stranger