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    Sombra vs. Narcotic Venus

    Sombra by D:SOL MMXVI bottle

    Sombra

    D:SOL MMXVI
    Eau de Parfum2023
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Narcotic Venus rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sombra vs. Narcotic Venus
    SombraNarcotic Venus
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait
    Launched20232008
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerMarie Urban Le FebvreAlessandro Gualtieri
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sombra

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Leather
    Oud
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber

    Narcotic Venus

    White Floral
    Tuberose
    Animalic
    Green
    Soft Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ClementineYuzuBlack PepperPink PepperTangerine
    Heart
    NutmegSaffronRoseGeranium
    TuberoseLilyJasmine
    Base
    OudLeatherTolu BalsamVetiver
    Animal NotesGreenSpices

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sombra vs. Narcotic Venus
    SombraNarcotic Venus
    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
    This is not a fragrance that asks permission. The white floral concentration is extreme, and the spicy undertones add unexpected depth. Wearing it requires commitment, but the payoff is absolute.Narcotic Venus

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Sombra vs. Narcotic Venus
    SombraNarcotic Venus
    Best offer$184.49ecosmetics

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