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    Side by side

    Damascus vs. Cathedralis

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Damascus wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Damascus vs. Cathedralis
    DamascusCathedralis
    Launched20122023
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerLuca GrittiMorris T.H.
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Damascus

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Cinnamon
    Citrus
    Sweet
    Woody
    Tobacco
    Balsamic

    Cathedralis

    Amber
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Floral
    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CinnamonNeroliOrange
    CitrusesIncense
    Heart
    MyrrhSandalwoodTobacco
    Floral NotesMyrrhSpicy Notes
    Base
    AmberPatchouli
    AmberCedarFrankincenseSmokeVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Damascus vs. Cathedralis
    DamascusCathedralis
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Cinnamon fire opens, myrrh and tobacco anchor it close. A slow burn that lasts hours. Sweet enough to intrigue, dry enough to challenge. Either you're in or you're out. No middle ground with this one.Damascus
    This is a contemplative fragrance, not a statement one. The smoke and incense pull no punches, but the floral-citrus opening keeps everything lifted, never heavy.Cathedralis