After the review of the EDT of the ancient Egyptian fragrance, here comes the EDP. Of course, the scent only bears the name of an Egyptian deity and is not really a fragrance from the time of the Pharaohs, which is a pity, as it would surely be quite interesting to know what the ancient Egyptians used in terms of scents. What did Cleopatra smell like? :D
Well, we will probably never find out, but at least we can create a bit of ancient Egyptian flair with this fragrance and the beautifully designed bottle, especially when we want to watch Stargate or something similar again :D
The scent:
Just like the EDT, the fragrance starts with warm and sweet spices that smell pleasant, but here in the EDP, you can distinctly identify a much stronger bergamot in the top notes, making the scent begin slightly fresher. I already mentioned in the EDT review that I'm not quite sure how aldehydes really smell, so I’ll move on to the cinnamon, as this note appears shortly after spraying. Additionally, you can soon smell a clove, which remains more in the background and thus is weaker than in the EDT. The rose, which I could smell better in the EDT, seems hardly noticeable here.
In the base, the scent remains slightly spicy, sweet, and becomes powdery due to the vanilla, and likely softer and balsamic due to the benzoin. One difference from the EDT is that the EDT feels spicier, more intense, and sweeter, while the EDP has become somewhat fresher, as the spicy notes are even weaker at the end than in the EDT, and the scent does not become as sweet. Instead, it seems slightly resinous to me. Only a few hours later do the scents resemble each other more in the base, where the differences become smaller.
The sillage and longevity:
The projection of the fragrance is quite good, but I imagined it to be stronger than the EDT. In reality, however, the sillage is even weaker than in the EDT, which is not a problem, as this fragrance also has a somewhat enveloping quality and leaves a decent scent trail.
The longevity is about the same, lasting at least twelve hours on the skin.
The bottle:
The bottle of the EDP is presumably of higher quality compared to the EDT; apart from that, it seems there is only this one version. You see a rectangular bottle with brownish fragrance liquid. The name Amun is printed on the front in golden letters with a golden border. A special feature is the gilded cap, which features a Sphinx that is particularly artistically crafted and apparently seems to have wings. Definitely a very successful bottle.
So, I also find the EDP successful, but I think the EDT is a tad better, as it simply smells powderier, softer, and sweeter more quickly for me, but that is probably a matter of taste. Besides, I find the EDT strangely slightly stronger and more intense than the EDP here.
Anyway, the fragrance is very suitable for cooler days, as it not only projects well but also has a pleasantly long-lasting presence. It is probably less suitable for partying. Otherwise, it can actually be used for all kinds of occasions on cold days.
That's a misconception: EdTs have a much higher alcohol content, resulting in a stronger sillage/development. EdPs are usually a bit more subtle, intense, and long-lasting. Extraits are often much finer, more delicate, and luxurious with less sillage, and depending on the perfume, can also be more aldehydic. Even if the ingredients are the same, each version should be tested individually, as they can be perceived and liked very differently by each person. An extrait doesn't necessarily have to be the one you like best.
By the way, it's not an EDP but an Extrait, so it's pure perfume, even stronger than EDP. I used to think it was more enveloping than EDT and EDP, but it's usually not, just longer-lasting. 12 hours is quite a lot!
Seerose 9 years ago
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