Dates Delight
The House of OudEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Dates Delight vs. Al Contrario
Is Dates Delight better than Al Contrario?
Dates Delight projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Tonka BeanBenzoin
sweetvanillaamberwarm spicybalsamic
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The essentials
What's different between Dates Delight and Al Contrario?
| Dates Delight | Al Contrario | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2016 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Andrea Thero Casotti | Paolo Terenzi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Dates Delight and Al Contrario smell?
Dates Delight
Sweet
Vanilla
Honey
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Cinnamon
Caramel
Al Contrario
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Warm Spicy
Cacao
Amber
Powdery
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Dates Delight and Al Contrario share?
Top
DatesPeony
MaltCacao PodEbony Wood
Heart
CaramelCinnamonTonka BeanCoumarin
VanillaTonka BeanOrchid
Base
HoneyLabdanumSugar powderBenzoinOud
Sugar CaneHazelnutSandalwoodBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
HoneyCaramel
Sugar CaneCacao PodHazelnut
Oriental Notes
Tonka BeanBenzoin
VanillaTonka BeanBenzoin
Woody Notes
Oud
SandalwoodEbony Wood
Floral Notes
Peony
Orchid
Where they fit
When and where do Dates Delight and Al Contrario work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Dates Delight or Al Contrario?
| Dates Delight | Al Contrario | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Dates Delight and Al Contrario?
Dates Delight walks the line between edible and elegant, a sweetness that makes its presence felt. This is a fragrance that commits fully to its rich, dessert-like gourmand heart.Dates Delight
Not for those who want their vanilla comforting. Al Contrario demands attention first, asks questions later. The opening is genuinely challenging.Al Contrario
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