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    Side by side

    Black Calamus vs. Sahara Noir

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Black Calamus peaks in fall, while Sahara Noir belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Calamus vs. Sahara Noir
    Black CalamusSahara Noir
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162013
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerRodrigo Flores-RouxRodrigo Flores-Roux
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Calamus

    Amber
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Smoky

    Sahara Noir

    Amber
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CalamusBlack PepperPapyrusMoroccan coriander seed
    CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
    Heart
    LabdanumRoseOsmanthus
    IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
    Base
    OudIncenseJuniperVanilla
    Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Calamus vs. Sahara Noir
    Black CalamusSahara Noir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one polarizes. The calamus leans dry, almost medicinal, and the resinous sweetness isn't for everyone. But if you want something that smells like it knows things, dark, smoky, complex.Black Calamus
    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