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    Earth vs. Cape Heartache

    Earth by The Society of Alchemists bottle

    Earth

    The Society of Alchemists
    Eau de Parfum2018
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Earth vs. Cape Heartache
    EarthCape Heartache
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20182013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJosh Meyer
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Earth

    Earthy
    Clay
    Woody
    Amber
    Patchouli
    Ozonic
    Smoky
    Aquatic

    Cape Heartache

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Conifer
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Melon
    Douglas firFir Resin
    Heart
    ClayPatchouli
    Pine Tree
    Base
    PeatAmber
    VanillaWoody NotesBig StrawberryHemlock

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Earth vs. Cape Heartache
    EarthCape Heartache
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Built for the hours when you're soaked through and not complaining. The melon keeps it from going fully feral, a hint of sweetness, just enough to keep you in the room.Earth
    Cape Heartache is not a safe blind buy. While strawberry-vanilla sounds gourmand, pine and hemlock are the true backbone. It's not a sweet, juicy fruit.Cape Heartache