The Harmonist Desired Earth
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is elemi resin and cade oil. The heart brings tolu balsam and red cedar. On the skin it settles into vanila and vetiver. Overall it smells aromatic and amber.
- Came out
- 2020
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Desired Earth notes
Top notes
What you smell first
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What stays on your skin
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How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About The Harmonist Desired Earth
Desired Earth comes from The Harmonist.
Desired Earth through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Reflection 45 and Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco spread further.
Desired Earth price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €192. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco but less than Amouage Reflection 45 and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by amber and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and amber smells and notes like tolu balsam and vanila. Less obvious notes include immortelle, myrrh and iris. Perfume fans rate it 4.02 out of 5.
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For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy. For evenings, Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco has more depth.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2020.
Desired Earth dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Harmonist Variety (9 shared notes), Amouage Reflection 45 (3 shared notes), Amouage Opus Xiv Royal Tobacco (3 shared notes) and Tom Ford Oud Wood (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, The Harmonist Variety starts from €105.
Quick answers
Does Desired Earth last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear Desired Earth?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2020.