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    Side by side

    Samharam vs. Sahara Noir

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Samharam vs. Sahara Noir
    SamharamSahara Noir
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20172013
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Rodrigo Flores-Roux
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Samharam

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Sweet

    Sahara Noir

    Amber
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
    Heart—
    IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
    Base
    MyrrhBenzoinIncense
    Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Samharam vs. Sahara Noir
    SamharamSahara Noir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances whisper. Samharam takes a position. If you've burned resin over charcoal, you'll recognize something true here, a campfire version that doesn't play it safe. Three notes. No apology.Samharam
    This is not a quiet fragrance. The frankincense and oud drydown commands space, and the beeswax note will either fascinate you or remind you of a church you once attended.Sahara Noir