Sword Dancer
Haute Fragrance Company HFCEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Sword Dancer vs. Alva
Sword Dancer rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Sword Dancer | Alva | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2018 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Benoit Bergia | Natalia Vitkovskaya |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Sword Dancer
Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Rum
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Balsamic
Green
Alva
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Floral
Woody
Fresh
Powdery
Sour
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomBergamot
CranberryJuniper
Heart
LabdanumRumArtemisia
Cherry BlossomHeliotrope
Base
SandalwoodFrankincenseBalsam FirVetiver
Amber
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Sword Dancer | Alva | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The rum note is the pivot. It keeps the incense and fir from going austere, but doesn't let the sweetness win either. A fragrance built for someone who dresses well without trying too hard.Sword Dancer
The tart-fruity opening is what makes this one stand out. Not everyone expects cranberry and juniper in the same bottle, but when they land together it's hard to look past.Alva