Waqar Eau de Parfum bottle Waqar
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- Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Historic Olmeda Eau de Parfum bottle Historic Olmeda

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Waqar
This one's a mixed bag. Those zingy citrus notes up top promise a fresh ride, but some find the dry down a bit of a damp squib. It's not bad, but it might not be the harmonious blend you're hoping for.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Historic Olmeda
This blue fragrance blends the best of its designer inspirations into one impressive, mass-appealing scent. It's a fantastic value, offering a familiar yet refined profile that's an easy grab for nearly any situation. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 18% 17%
Floral 7% 10%
Fruity 4% 9%
Green 6% 8%
Sweet 13% 11%
Warm 23% 20%
Woody 18% 17%
Earthy 10% 8%
Animalic 9% 15%
Fresh 21% 23%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Waqar EdP
Historic Olmeda EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 37% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 18% vs 17%
Ambergris 17% vs 34%

Accords

Waqar Historic Olmeda
100%
Citrus
89%
60%
Fresh Spicy
100%
87%
Warm Spicy
58%
84%
Woody
82%
67%
Aromatic
84%
Amber
69%
67%
Green
Musky
65%
45%
Animalic
58%
52%
Cinnamon
45%
Powdery
52%
44%
Patchouli
Citrus shared
100%
89%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
58%
Woody shared
84%
82%
Aromatic shared
67%
84%
69%
67%
65%
Animalic shared
45%
58%
52%
Powdery shared
45%
52%
44%

Performance

Waqar Historic Olmeda
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Waqar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

The initial citrus burst makes it versatile for casual wear, but the warm spicy and leather dry down shifts it towards evening or cooler weather. It's too prominent for most office settings, and the lack of a smooth transition makes it less ideal for formal events.

Historic Olmeda

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers highlighting its suitability for daily use. While good performance supports its use for dates and some formal events, its 'blue' DNA is a bit too common for truly high-end formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
76%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Patchouli, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Waqar
Historic Olmeda
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