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    Side by side

    Almas vs. Fars

    Almas by Boadicea the Victorious bottle

    Almas

    Boadicea the Victorious
    Parfum2012
    Very similar
    Fars by Xerjoff bottle

    Fars

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2012
    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: Almas vs. Fars
    AlmasFars
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoChris Maurice
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Almas

    Aromatic
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Rose
    Powdery
    Fruity
    Sweet

    Fars

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Lavender
    Amber
    Earthy
    Warm Spicy
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PineappleBlackcurrantCardamomCorianderSaffronDavanaClove
    Cade OilLavenderBergamot
    Heart
    RoseJasmineGeraniumNeroli
    GeraniumCedarwoodJasmine
    Base
    OudSuedeMossPatchouliWhite MuskCedarwoodSandalwoodVanilla
    AmberOudVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Almas vs. Fars
    AlmasFars
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud that doesn't ask permission. Almas opens opinionated and stays opinionated, with the oud base providing substantial depth that carries through the wear.Almas
    This isn't the oud you'd expect. No smoke, no brooding darkness. The lavender keeps it lifted, almost airy, even as the oud and amber settle warm against the skin.Fars