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    Sparkling Sand vs. Nur

    Very similar
    Nur by SoOud bottle

    Nur

    SoOud
    Eau de Parfum2020
    New comparison

    Sparkling Sand rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sparkling Sand vs. Nur
    Sparkling SandNur
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20172020
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerCeline Ripert
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sparkling Sand

    Herbal
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Powdery
    Animalic
    Smoky
    Woody
    Vanilla

    Nur

    Herbal
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Animalic
    Leather
    Powdery
    Floral
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ArtemisiaIncenseLemon
    ChamomileArtemisiaIncenseLemon
    Heart
    LeatherChamomileApricotIris
    AmberApricotOrris RootCedar
    Base
    VanillaCedarwoodAmberMusk
    LeatherVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sparkling Sand vs. Nur
    Sparkling SandNur
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Chamomile in a fragrance sounds like a spa gimmick until it lands next to leather and artemisia. That's when it gets interesting. Sparkling Sand plays warm and herbal against something slightly.Sparkling Sand
    Most orientals announce themselves. Nur whispers. Chamomile and artemisia open instead of the expected citrus or spice. Incense threads through the whole thing, not just the base.Nur