Tears of Eros vs. Casbah

Tears of Eros

Casbah

The hyacinth here doesn't play nice. It's metallic, almost synthetic, not your typical spring flower. But underneath that strangeness, there's a deep incense backbone that makes it work.Tears of Eros

The angelica gives Casbah a green, almost bitter edge that makes the smoke actually interesting. You notice it in the opening, where the sharp herb cuts through the spice, and you notice it later.Casbah