Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2021 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Supremacy Not Only Intense
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Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a smoky Aventus-a-like and your budget is tight, Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver serves up a divisive, fiercely smoky take on the popular DNA. It's affordable, but beware of its performance struggles and the strong ashtray vibe some punters get.
This is a seriously polarising scent, much loved by some as a beast-mode blackcurrant and oakmoss bomb, whilst others find it overwhelmingly harsh, synthetic, or just too much. It's not a safe blind buy, so sample it first and decide for yourself.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 11% |
| Floral | 10% | 6% |
| Fruity | 19% | 18% |
| Green | 7% | 13% |
| Sweet | 14% | 11% |
| Warm | 8% | 7% |
| Woody | 19% | 9% |
| Earthy | 24% | 25% |
| Animalic | 19% | 20% |
| Fresh | 13% | 18% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its smoky, leathery character makes it a bit too assertive for the office, though some find it wearable for casual settings. Despite its often-reported poor longevity, the scent profile lends itself better to casual use or a night out where reapplication is an option.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and room-filling sillage make it too overwhelming for most office settings, but it's a solid choice for dates or casual outings where its bold presence can shine. It's a bit too casual and assertive for formal events and far too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Woody, Earthy accords and Oakmoss, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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