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    Side by side

    Dies Aurorae vs. Parfumeur Noir Exquis

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dies Aurorae peaks in fall, while Parfumeur Noir Exquis belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Dies Aurorae vs. Parfumeur Noir Exquis
    Dies AuroraeParfumeur Noir Exquis
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAntonio AlessandriaBertrand Duchaufour
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Dies Aurorae

    Woody
    Balsamic
    Nutty
    Sweet
    Amber
    Honey
    Smoky
    Vanilla

    Parfumeur Noir Exquis

    Vanilla
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Coffee
    Amber
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    HazelnutElemi ResinCaramelPistachioAlmond
    ChestnutCandied Orange
    Heart
    IncenseBeeswaxHoney
    Maple SyrupBrazilian coffeeOrange Blossom
    Base
    CedarVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliMuskSandalwood
    VanillaEbonyTonka BeanSandalwoodHeliotrope

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Dies Aurorae vs. Parfumeur Noir Exquis
    Dies AuroraeParfumeur Noir Exquis
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    The opening is unusual, medicinal, almost sharp, from the elemi and incense combination. Some reach for the trigger bottle immediately. Others lean in. That tension is the point.Dies Aurorae
    The coffee is what makes this stand out. Sweet enough to order dessert, grounded enough not to feel ridiculous wearing it. That's the trick. A masterclass in balance.Parfumeur Noir Exquis