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    Khamsin vs. John Galliano

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    John Galliano rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Khamsin vs. John Galliano
    KhamsinJohn Galliano
    ConcentrationEDPEau de Parfum
    Launched20152008
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerMartine Denisot, Amelie BourgeoisChristine Nagel
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Khamsin

    Warm Spicy
    Yellow Floral
    Oud
    White Floral
    Woody
    Green
    Citrus
    Tobacco

    John Galliano

    Amber
    Powdery
    Violet
    Musky
    Woody
    Fresh
    Rose
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotLemon
    AldehydesAngelicaBergamot
    Heart
    White narcissusJasmineRose
    IrisLavenderPeonyVioletRose
    Base
    Asian LilySandalwoodOudSaffron
    FrankincenseAmberMuskCedarwoodPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Khamsin vs. John Galliano
    KhamsinJohn Galliano
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The jasmine opening is gorgeous and familiar. It's the saffron that separates this from the pack, warm, metallic, almost medicinal. That's the conversation starter.Khamsin
    This is aldehydes the way they were meant to be used, illuminating, not overwhelming. It announces without screaming. Powdery florals and a smoky drydown make it a quiet evening kind of power.John Galliano