Samarinda
Providence Perfume Co.Eau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Samarinda vs. Abia Noir
Samarinda rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Samarinda | Abia Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Charna Ethier | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Samarinda
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Rum
Sweet
Coffee
Vanilla
Aromatic
Woody
Abia Noir
Patchouli
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Violet
Musky
Earthy
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CardamomPink Pepper
Saffron
Heart
Sumatran CoffeeCarnationOrange BlossomRoseHeliotrope
Violet
Base
Rum etherVanillaOakSeashellsScottish LeatherJasmine rice
PatchouliCashmere WoodSuede
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Samarinda | Abia Noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The seashells and jasmine rice shouldn't work. Rum and Scottish leather, in the same breath? That's the gamble. And it pays off for people who want a fragrance that earns attention instead of.Samarinda
The saffron doesn't play nice for the first ten minutes. Either that sharp, almost medicinal opening pulls you in or it doesn't. But here's what separates this from other violet-patchouli.Abia Noir