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    Ancients vs. Unknown Pleasures

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Unknown Pleasures projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Ancients vs. Unknown Pleasures
    AncientsUnknown Pleasures
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20142013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerTanaïsJohn Pegg
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Ancients

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Earthy
    Green
    Conifer
    Ozonic
    Fresh

    Unknown Pleasures

    Citrus
    Vanilla
    Caramel
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Honey
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CypressPineRosewood
    —
    Heart
    LavenderBalsam FirGeraniumViolet Leaf
    LemonCaramelVanillaBlack TeaBergamotHoneyTonka Bean
    Base
    IvyEarthy NotesCedarwoodVetiverMossTonka Bean
    —

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Ancients vs. Unknown Pleasures
    AncientsUnknown Pleasures
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Ancients doesn't project to fill a room. It reaches just far enough to pull someone in close. The scent stays with you through the workday without ever asking for attention.Ancients
    This is not the Kerosene you might expect. It trades stamped steel for honeyed sweetness without losing its edge. Black tea keeps it honest.Unknown Pleasures