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Red African
meets Captain Black.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Different note lists

The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with fresh spicy; Concentration not recorded leads with sweet. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
Al Haramain Perfumes Red African bottle
Al Haramain Perfumes

Red African

Concentration not recorded

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Elixirs Of Eden Captain Black bottle
Elixirs Of Eden

Captain Black

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originSaudi ArabiaNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year2017Not recorded
Leading accordsfresh spicy · caramel · sweetsweet · tobacco · honey
Notes unique to this recordBrazilian Rosewood, Nutmeg, Caramel, Vanilla, Ambergris, MuskTobacco, Honey, Tonka Bean, Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Longevity / 53.48 · 25 votes3.21 · 28 votes
Projection / 42.32 · 28 votes2.25 · 24 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Red African

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Captain Black

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed fresh spicy and caramel direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed sweet and tobacco direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.