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    Side by side

    Sanctum Perfume vs. Sahara Noir

    Strikingly similar
    New comparison

    Sahara Noir wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Sanctum Perfume vs. Sahara Noir
    Sanctum PerfumeSahara Noir
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142013
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerRamón BéjarRodrigo Flores-Roux
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Sanctum Perfume

    Amber
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky
    Woody

    Sahara Noir

    Amber
    Woody
    Smoky
    Balsamic
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Frankincense
    CypressBitter OrangeCalamus
    Heart
    Incense resinMyrrh Oil
    IncenseBeeswaxCinnamonPapyrusRoseJasmine
    Base
    BenzoinSandalwood
    Egyptian BalsamAmbreinolAmberBenzoinOudCedarwoodVanillaLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Sanctum Perfume vs. Sahara Noir
    Sanctum PerfumeSahara Noir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you've been burned by aggressive incense, Sanctum will make you reconsider. The smoke here isn't aggressive, it's reverent. It coats rather than crowds, fills rather than assaults.Sanctum Perfume
    This is not a quiet fragrance. The frankincense and oud drydown commands space, and the beeswax note will either fascinate you or remind you of a church you once attended.Sahara Noir