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    Sombra vs. Journey Man

    Sombra by D:SOL MMXVI bottle

    Sombra

    D:SOL MMXVI
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Journey Man rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sombra vs. Journey Man
    SombraJourney Man
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20232014
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMarie Urban Le FebvreAlberto Morillas, Pierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sombra

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Leather
    Oud
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber

    Journey Man

    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Citrus
    Tobacco
    Smoky
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ClementineYuzuBlack PepperPink PepperTangerine
    Sichuan PepperCardamomBergamotNeroli
    Heart
    NutmegSaffronRoseGeranium
    Tobacco LeafIncenseJuniper Berries
    Base
    OudLeatherTolu BalsamVetiver
    LeatherCypriolTonka BeanMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sombra vs. Journey Man
    SombraJourney Man
    Score3/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is quiet power. The opening pulls you in, citrusy, almost playful, then leather and vetiver take over. Not for those who need to announce themselves.Sombra
    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