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    Al Contrario vs. Dates Delight

    Very similar
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    Dates Delight projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Al Contrario vs. Dates Delight
    Al ContrarioDates Delight
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20152016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPaolo TerenziAndrea Thero Casotti
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Al Contrario

    Vanilla
    Sweet
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Cacao
    Amber
    Powdery
    Nutty

    Dates Delight

    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Honey
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Cinnamon
    Caramel

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MaltCacao PodEbony Wood
    DatesPeony
    Heart
    VanillaTonka BeanOrchid
    CaramelCinnamonTonka BeanCoumarin
    Base
    Sugar CaneHazelnutSandalwoodBenzoin
    HoneyLabdanumSugar powderBenzoinOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Al Contrario vs. Dates Delight
    Al ContrarioDates Delight
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Not for those who want their vanilla comforting. Al Contrario demands attention first, asks questions later. The opening is genuinely challenging.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