De Profundis
Serge LutensEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
De Profundis vs. Ashes
Is De Profundis better than Ashes?
De Profundis peaks in fall, while Ashes belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Earthy Notes
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between De Profundis and Ashes?
| De Profundis | Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Mark Sage |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do De Profundis and Ashes smell?
De Profundis
Green
Herbal
Violet
Earthy
Woody
Floral
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Ashes
Earthy
Green
White Floral
Floral
Fresh
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do De Profundis and Ashes share?
Top
Green Notes
AbsintheClove
Heart
VioletPlum TreeEarthy Notes
Earthy NotesCloverGreen GrassGardeniaVetiverJasminePatchouli
Base
ChrysanthemumIncenseSoil Tincture
FrankincenseWhite MuskAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Earthy Notes
Earthy NotesSoil Tincture
Earthy NotesPatchouli
Floral Notes
ChrysanthemumViolet
GardeniaJasmine
Green Notes
Green Notes
CloverGreen GrassVetiver
Where they fit
When and where do De Profundis and Ashes work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, De Profundis or Ashes?
| De Profundis | Ashes | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about De Profundis and Ashes?
De Profundis is not trying to make you happy. It opens in grief and stays there, then slowly accepts what it is. If chrysanthemum in combination with incense sounds like your idea of a good time,.De Profundis
It's not subtle. The smoke never fully leaves, woven through the drydown and present even as the woods quiet down. But for those who want a fragrance that means something, that has a point of view.Ashes
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