Belly of the Whale
Anomalous ParfumEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Belly of the Whale vs. Squid
Is Belly of the Whale better than Squid?
Squid rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmbergrisBenzoinMusk
ambersaltywoodybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Belly of the Whale and Squid?
| Belly of the Whale | Squid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Zackaria Ibn Hossain | Celine Barel |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Belly of the Whale and Squid smell?
Belly of the Whale
Amber
Marine
Animalic
Salty
Vanilla
Powdery
Woody
Musky
Squid
Amber
Balsamic
Aromatic
Salty
Smoky
Warm Spicy
Woody
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Belly of the Whale and Squid share?
Top
Ozonic NotesMandarin Orange
IncenseAmyl SalicylatePink Pepper
Heart
AmberSaltDriftwoodAquatic Notes
Drawing inkInkSea SaltMyrrh
Base
AmbergrisVanillaBenzoinAnimalic NotesMuskSandalwood
AmbergrisBenzoinMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaBenzoin
BenzoinMyrrh
Animalic Notes
AmbergrisAnimalic Notes
Ambergris
Mineral Notes
Salt
InkSea Salt
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Belly of the Whale and Squid work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Belly of the Whale or Squid?
| Belly of the Whale | Squid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Belly of the Whale and Squid?
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
It is not for those who want a polite office scent. For the adventurous, its strange, inky heart offers a uniquely compelling beauty that is hard to forget.Squid
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