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Tom Ford Patchouli Absolu vs Une Nuit Nomade Suma Oriental
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Notes
———Accords
Woody
100%
Patchouli
76%
Earthy
72%
Warm spicy
54%
Leather
49%
Fresh spicy
49%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Patchouli Absolu by Tom Ford is a Woody fragrance for women and men. Patchouli Absolu was launched in 2014. The fragrance features Patchouli, Leather, Moss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood, Bay Leaf, Rosemary, Cashmere Wood, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.
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Notes
Top
Cacao PodRumCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
Heart
Patchouli
Base
Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCashmere WoodMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Warm spicy
77%
Patchouli
60%
Cacao
58%
Rum
50%
Earthy
48%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Suma Oriental by Une Nuit Nomade is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Suma Oriental was launched in 2015. Top notes are Cacao Pod, Rum and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha; middle note is Patchouli; base notes are Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Musk. "Suma Oriental" Refers to the brilliant collection of writings by Tomé Pires, a Portugese apothecary Who est devenu ambassador to China in the 16th century. A very detailed description of an insular southeast Asia, "Suma Oriental" Revealed for the first time sandalwood That originated in the Sumba (modern day Indonesia).His work inspired renowned perfumer Coty to create the fragrance 1934 "A Suma" qui evoked the moonlit beaches of Bali."Suma Oriental" is a mesmerizing scent that enhances Patchouli in agreement with lush wooded and creamy notes.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in Patchouli Absolu
Only in Suma Oriental
Cacao PodRumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliTonka BeanGuaiac WoodSandalwoodCashmere WoodMusk
Rating
4.12vs4.09
Ratings
1,172vs889
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2014vs2015
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.12 from 1,172 ratings vs 4.09 from 889).
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Patchouli Absolu and "long lasting" for Suma Oriental.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for Patchouli Absolu versus "moderate" for Suma Oriental.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Tom Ford is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Une Nuit Nomade is premium (typically $100–250).
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