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    Side by side

    Symposium vs. Altamir

    Symposium by Theodoros Kalotinis bottle

    Symposium

    Theodoros Kalotinis
    Extrait de Parfum2022
    Very similar
    Altamir by Ted Lapidus bottle

    Altamir

    Ted Lapidus
    Eau de Toilette2007
    New comparison

    Symposium projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Symposium vs. Altamir
    SymposiumAltamir
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20222007
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Symposium

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Lavender
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Altamir

    Amber
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Vanilla
    Citrus
    Woody

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderWoody Notes
    NeroliPineapple LeafBergamot
    Heart
    AmberVanillaPatchouliSaffronRed WineLabdanum
    Orange BlossomJasmineCyclamen
    Base
    Tonka BeanMuskIrisAmbergris
    Tonka BeanAmberMuskPatchouliTeakwoodVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Symposium vs. Altamir
    SymposiumAltamir
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Rich without apology. The wine and saffron combination isn't subtle, it's a statement. If bold oriental compositions appeal to you, Symposium delivers with confidence and flair.Symposium
    There's a specific pleasure in finding a fragrance that performs like it costs three times more. Altamir gives you eight hours of warm, sweet-oriental presence without asking for attention.Altamir