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| Edt | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Al Haramain Collection Silver
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This cult-favourite vetiver bomb is either a gothic masterpiece or a challenging, unwearable mess. It's affordable, distinctive, and certainly not for everyone - prepare for strong opinions, good or bad.
This one is a hidden gem for the price, a surprisingly nuanced woody-aromatic that punches above its weight. It's a crowd-pleaser that manages to feel a bit sophisticated without trying too hard.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 18% | 22% |
| Sweet | 6% | 9% |
| Warm | 3% | 5% |
| Woody | 58% | 50% |
| Earthy | 15% | 4% |
| Animalic | 14% | 13% |
| Fresh | 15% | 17% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While some find it professional, its strong, dark, earthy profile can be too polarising for a typical office environment. It works best casually or on dates, especially in cooler weather, as it evokes a mysterious and intriguing aura rather than mass appeal.
Seasons
Occasions
Its versatile woody-aromatic profile makes it suitable for daily wear, blending into office environments without being too dominant. It's a great casual choice and could work for an understated date, but lacks the gravitas for formal events or the freshness for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords and Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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