Blood of River Nile
Anomalous ParfumEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
Blood of River Nile vs. Journey Man
Is Blood of River Nile better than Journey Man?
Journey Man wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Musk
woodywarm spicyambercitrus
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 Blood of River Nile and Journey Man?
| Blood of River Nile | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Zackaria Ibn Hossain | Alberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Blood of River Nile and Journey Man smell?
Blood of River Nile
Woody
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Amber
Oud
White Floral
Musky
Citrus
Journey Man
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Citrus
Tobacco
Smoky
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Blood of River Nile and Journey Man share?
Top
Kashmiri saffronAfghan NeroliMandarin OrangeLitsea CubebaOrange Blossom
Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
Heart
RoseOsmanthusCivetJasmine
Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
Base
OudMyrrhAmberSandalwoodCastoreumOrris RootMuskPatchouli Leaf
LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Animalic Notes
CivetCastoreum
Leather
Citric Notes
Litsea Cubeba
BergamotNeroli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Blood of River Nile and Journey Man work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Blood of River Nile or Journey Man?
| Blood of River Nile | Journey Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Blood of River Nile and Journey Man?
There's a version of you that wears oud to the office. This is not that. This is what happens after, when the tie comes off and the civet starts to show.Blood of River Nile
Journey Man earns its name by actually transforming on skin, not just shifting notes but changing character entirely. A truly intimate and lasting warmth unfolds.Journey Man
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