Question 1

What's the difference between Spice Merchant and Enclave?

Accepted Answer

Spice Merchant is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Gaia Parfums (2022) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. Enclave is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2020) leaning on Amber accords. They share 3 accords: Warm Spicy, Amber, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Spice Merchant or Enclave?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Spice Merchant scores 3.57/5 vs Enclave at 4.16/5. Enclave's standout strength: Beautiful, complex fragrance with bright woody character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Spice Merchant and Enclave smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Enclave: Enclave is a well-executed woody fragrance by Amouage that divides opinion primarily on whether it delivers oud-like qualities—it does not officially contain oud but offers a bright, rich woody accord that some associate with oud fragrances.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Spice Merchant or Enclave?

Accepted Answer

Enclave: Excellent longevity and performance (172-hour scent strip life) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Spice Merchant vs Enclave?

Accepted Answer

Spice Merchant scores highest for winter wear; Enclave scores highest for fall wear. Spice Merchant leans evening, Enclave leans daytime.

Spice Merchant vs Enclave

Vergelijkingsoverzicht

Uniek voor Enclave (12)

Gedeelde akkoorden (3)

Veelgestelde vragen

Community-sentimentpuls — Enclave

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Eigenschap	Spice Merchant	Enclave
Merk	Gaia Parfums	Amouage
Jaar	2022	2020
Beoordeling	3.57	4.16
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	12