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Expectations

Asad Siddiki · Unisex

Expectations is a smoky amber oud with a peppery, slightly fruity opening and a darker, more resinous dry-down. Incense, leather and multiple oud facets give it a texture…

Fruity NotesPink PepperIncenseVetiverLaotian OudLeatherVietnamese OudMalaysian Oud
LONGEVITY—
SILLAGE—
RATING—
RANK#67569
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 3+ shared notes matches to Expectations, closest first.

39
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Narjesi

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #23,371 4.4 rating Unisex

Narjesi opens with a dense rush of Taif rose, saffron, and bitter coffee before settling into a deep heart of agarwood and spicy patchouli. The floral…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
79 SILLAGE Enormous
86 LOVE / HATE Loved
19 PRICE VALUE Overpriced
OPENING

2 shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Woody

40
MATCH

Trussardi

Trussardi Amber Oud

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #24,826 3.9 rating Male

Trussardi Amber Oud opens with a crisp kick of lemon and fresh pink pepper before shifting into a resinous core. The heart balances smoky agarwood wit…

74 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
71 LOVE / HATE Liked
70 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Oud

40
MATCH

Olfattology

Olifant

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #13,342 4.0 rating Unisex

Olifant opens with a heavy blast of dark smoke and a sweet, boozy pour of cognac. This is not a polite or clean office scent. It is thick and heavy, s…

71 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
57 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

38
MATCH

Zoologist Perfumes

Rhinoceros Edition 2020

Shares Incense, Laotian Oud, Amber.

Rank #3,060 3.7 rating Unisex

Rhinoceros Edition 2020 opens with a bitter boozy hit of whiskey, rum and coffee, sharpened by pepper and an unusual basil note. It quickly turns dark…

80 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
68 LOVE / HATE Liked
42 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

38
MATCH

Nayara

The One

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #47,005 5.0 rating Unisex

Nayara The One opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper cut by bright bergamot. That initial bite settles within ten minutes as a heav…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
75 SILLAGE Strong
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

37
MATCH

Western Valley Avenue London

Signature X

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #43,197 5.0 rating Male

Signature X opens with bright citrus, pink pepper and nutmeg, then moves into a darker mix of cardamom, saffron, juniper and dry woods. The dry-down l…

50 LONGEVITY Moderate
75 SILLAGE Strong
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
75 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

37
MATCH

Naseem

Lost in the Woods

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #23,320 4.2 rating Unisex

Lost in the Woods opens with bright grapefruit, lemon and bergamot, sharpened by ginger, pink pepper and a soft thread of incense. It quickly settles…

71 LONGEVITY Long
55 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
80 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Woody

37
MATCH

Neandertal

Dark

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #8,254 3.6 rating Unisex

Neandertal Dark starts with a bitter shock of green tomato leaf, crushed pine needles, and pungent grapefruit rind. The opening feels raw and vegetal,…

71 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
66 LOVE / HATE Liked
40 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Oud

37
MATCH

Tonino Lamborghini

Millennials

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #5,668 4.0 rating Male

Millennials by Tonino Lamborghini is a woody spicy fragrance that balances sharp rhubarb and grapefruit against a warm, leathery heart. Launched in 20…

65 LONGEVITY Long
56 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
87 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Woody

37
MATCH

Neandertal

Neandertal Dark 2015

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #27,523 3.2 rating Unisex

Neandertal Dark 2015 opens with a bitter crunch of green leaves, cold pine needles, and crushed pink pepper. Grapefruit and ginger give the opening a…

63 LONGEVITY Long
59 SILLAGE Strong
55 LOVE / HATE Neutral
33 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Oud

36
MATCH

Pisello Parfum

Pink Carrot

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #55,431 3.7 rating Unisex

Pink Carrot by Pisello Parfum balances bright citrus with heavy woods. Saffron and orange blossom give way to a dry, resinous heart of tobacco and cof…

80 LONGEVITY Long
50 SILLAGE Moderate
67 LOVE / HATE Liked
38 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Woody, Sweet

36
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Fakhama

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #22,642 4.4 rating Unisex

Fakhama opens with dark Turkish rose, dried fruits, and a sharp touch of cardamom before settling into benzoin, agarwood, and coffee. As it warms on s…

88 LONGEVITY Eternal
78 SILLAGE Enormous
84 LOVE / HATE Loved
31 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Oud, Leather

36
MATCH

Jean Desprez

Jardanel

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #34,151 4.7 rating Female

Jardanel by Jean Desprez is an elusive, vintage chypre from 1917. Built on a traditional structural spine of oakmoss, civet, and leather, it wraps a d…

78 LONGEVITY Long
56 SILLAGE Strong
93 LOVE / HATE Loved
56 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

36
MATCH

Acqua degli Dei

Ulisse

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #31,238 4.4 rating Male

Ulisse by Acqua degli Dei is a fragrance for men. Ulisse was launched in 2020. Top notes are Rhubarb, Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Incense, Orange and Amber…

53 LONGEVITY Moderate
42 SILLAGE Moderate
85 LOVE / HATE Loved
55 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Woody, Fruity

35
MATCH

Spiritum

Sacred M

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #52,918 4.0 rating Unisex

Sacred M by Spiritum brings a vibrant blend of bright spices, lush petals, and smoky woods right to the skin. It kicks off with an energizing burst of…

80 LONGEVITY Long
75 SILLAGE Strong
75 LOVE / HATE Liked
63 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

35
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Turath

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #22,102 4.5 rating Unisex

Turath opens with a concentrated burst of dried fruits, candied strawberry, and warm cardamom. As the initial sweetness softens, dark agarwood, Damask…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
76 SILLAGE Enormous
86 LOVE / HATE Loved
35 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Oud

35
MATCH

Santiago Luxury Parfum

Le Mille e Una Notte

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #33,840 5.0 rating Unisex

Santiago Luxury Parfum Le Mille e Una Notte starts with a lively burst of sweet candied fruits, ripe peach, and tart blackcurrant mixed with warm cinn…

100 LONGEVITY Eternal
88 SILLAGE Enormous
100 LOVE / HATE Loved
100 PRICE VALUE Great value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Woody, Fruity

34
MATCH

Nabeel

Maghateer

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #5,935 4.1 rating Unisex

Maghateer by Nabeel delivers a potent blend of dark leather, sweet caramel, and warm spices on a woody backbone. This unisex fragrance caters to fans…

77 LONGEVITY Long
70 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
79 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

ACCORDS

Amber, Smoky, Oud

34
MATCH

Nabeel

Al Bashiq

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #3,608 4.1 rating Unisex

Al Bashiq by Nabeel delivers a heavy dose of leather, dark resins, and bitter almond. It is a bold, cold weather scent that cuts through freezing air,…

82 LONGEVITY Eternal
75 SILLAGE Strong
79 LOVE / HATE Liked
78 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

34
MATCH

Nabeel

Irth

Shares Incense, Vetiver, Amber.

Rank #6,407 4.3 rating Unisex

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and c…

72 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
83 LOVE / HATE Loved
74 PRICE VALUE Good value
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

ACCORDS

Amber, Oud, Woody

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