Dossier Ambery Oakwood vs Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.
At a glance
Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset costs £22.90, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is £16.10 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (13%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Kilian Angels' Share.
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Ambery Oakwood is Dossier's boozy gourmand interpretation of Kilian Angels' Share, built around cognac, cinnamon and candied fruit before moving through oakwood, coffee and myrrh into a tonka, vanilla and praline drydown.
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Sand Desert At Sunset is Zara's warm gourmand-amber take on the boozy cognac-and-chocolate lane made famous by Kilian Angels' Share, built around bitter orange, incense, cinnamon and dark chocolate over a cedar and iris base.
Comparison
| Dossier Ambery Oakwood | Zara Sand Desert At Sunset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.8/10 · 1 review | 8.3/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Projection | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Value for money | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Price | £39 | £22.90 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Kilian Angels' Share | Kilian Angels' Share |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Cognac, Candied Fruits, Oakwood, Coffee, Myrrh, Vanilla, Cistus and Praline that Zara Sand Desert At Sunset does not.
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Bitter Orange, Incense, Chocolate, Cedarwood and Iris that Dossier Ambery Oakwood does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy, Warm spicy, Woody, Sweet, Vanilla, Gourmand and Amber. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Iris, Chocolate, Cinnamon, Bitter and Incense.
Vibes
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Both share Sweet. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Boozy, Cozy, Rich and Luxurious. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset also lists Dark, Warm, Intense, Gourmand, Oriental and Confident.
Occasions
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Both share Evening, Autumn and Winter. Dossier Ambery Oakwood also lists Date Night and Special Occasion. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset also lists Cold weather and Night out.
Performance
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Significant Projection, Long Wearing and Warm Trail. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Sillage, Moderate sillage, Linear, Moderate to strong, Stays close and Performs well.
Style lane
Dossier Ambery Oakwood
Zara Sand Desert At Sunset
Dossier Ambery Oakwood lists Boozy gourmand amber. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset lists Gourmand amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (8.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Dossier Ambery Oakwood (8.0/10)
- Value for money: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (9.2/10)
- Price: Wins Zara Sand Desert At Sunset (£22.90)
Dossier Ambery Oakwood leads on scent accuracy, while Zara Sand Desert At Sunset leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Oakwood has 1 community review and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?
Dossier Ambery Oakwood costs £39 and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset costs £22.90, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is £16.10 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 8.5 out of 10, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset rates higher.
Which projects more, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 7.5 out of 10, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset rates higher.
Which is closer to Kilian Angels' Share, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 7.8 out of 10, so Dossier Ambery Oakwood rates higher.
Which is better value, Dossier Ambery Oakwood or Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?
Atlas ratings give Dossier Ambery Oakwood 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset 9.2 out of 10, so Zara Sand Desert At Sunset rates higher.
What notes do Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset share?
They share 2 notes: Cinnamon and Tonka Bean.
Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Oakwood and Zara Sand Desert At Sunset?
Dossier Ambery Oakwood is tagged for Evening, Date Night, Autumn, Winter and Special Occasion. Zara Sand Desert At Sunset is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Winter, Cold weather and Night out.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.