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    Side by side

    XVI vs. Blonde Amber

    XVI by Pana Dora bottle

    XVI

    Pana Dora
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Blonde Amber projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: XVI vs. Blonde Amber
    XVIBlonde Amber
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIbrahim Al-ZoubiBeverley Bayne
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    XVI

    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Amber
    Herbal
    Earthy
    Patchouli
    Balsamic

    Blonde Amber

    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    White Floral
    Oriental
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ArtemisiaBergamot
    RumCardamomPink PepperBergamotGrapefruitBitter OrangeGingerOlibanum
    Heart
    Green Notes
    Dried FruitsWhite TobaccoTuberoseSaffronOsmanthusJasmineOrrisSandalwoodIris
    Base
    LabdanumCyperus esculentusGuaiac WoodCarawayPatchouliFrankincenseJuniper
    Tonka BeanVanillaMyrrhLabdanumPatchouliMuskCedarVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: XVI vs. Blonde Amber
    XVIBlonde Amber
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one doesn't fill the room, XVI wasn't built for entrances. It works best when someone has to lean in. The herbal-artemisia opening is its boldest move; everything after is a slow.XVI
    This is unabashed luxury. Blonde Amber does not whisper, it speaks with authority. Its warmth invites, making it surprisingly versatile for day or night.Blonde Amber