North
MendittorosaEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
North vs. Embruns d'Essaouira
Is North better than Embruns d'Essaouira?
North peaks in fall, while Embruns d'Essaouira belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Woody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between North and Embruns d'Essaouira?
| North | Embruns d'Essaouira | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Anne‑Sophie Behaghel | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do North and Embruns d'Essaouira smell?
North
Woody
Spicy
Fresh
Green
Resinous
Embruns d'Essaouira
Marine
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Salty
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Aquatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do North and Embruns d'Essaouira share?
Top
AldehydesBergamotBlack Pepper
Aquatic Notes
Heart
JasmineFloral Notes
Spicy Notes
Base
CedarwoodVetiverPatchouliNutmeg
MuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, North or Embruns d'Essaouira?
| North | Embruns d'Essaouira | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about North and Embruns d'Essaouira?
Aldehydes make the opening feel like cold air, not citrus. That slight atmospheric lift, it's the thing people either love or find strange about this one.North
Pierre Montale built this around sea water and sandalwood, an unusual pairing. The marine note doesn't perform loudly; it waits.Embruns d'Essaouira
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