Badar Eau de Parfum bottle Badar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2019
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Argentique Eau de Parfum bottle Argentique

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Badar
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Badar
Badar is a divisive scent, a heady blend of honeyed rose, musk, and patchouli. Some find it a comforting, unique masterpiece; others, a cloying or even church-like monster that simply won't scrub off. Apply with caution, as a little goes a very long way.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Argentique
This one's polarising, but Blancheide's Argentique is a compelling, melancholic rose dressed in white. It's not for those who want a simple, sweet floral; this is a moody, complex bloom for the bold.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 27% 30%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 5% 2%
Sweet 32% 28%
Warm 11% 10%
Woody 7% 12%
Earthy 13% 9%
Animalic 17% 19%
Fresh 12% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Badar EdP
Argentique EdP

Notes

Only in Argentique
Cream 62% Iris 38%
Only in Argentique
Musk 53% Amber 47%

Accords

Badar Argentique
100%
Honey
86%
Rose
100%
70%
Musky
100%
72%
Sweet
96%
58%
Powdery
90%
64%
Amber
86%
83%
Lavender
Vanilla
80%
73%
Floral
57%
64%
Patchouli
Woody
64%
Lactonic
64%
Iris
58%
51%
Aromatic
100%
Rose shared
86%
100%
Musky shared
70%
100%
Sweet shared
72%
96%
Powdery shared
58%
90%
Amber shared
64%
86%
83%
80%
Floral shared
73%
57%
64%
64%
64%
58%
51%

Performance

Badar Argentique
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Badar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and potent, long-lasting nature, Badar is better suited for settings where it won't overpower. It's too intense for the office or sport but works well for dates and formal events due to its rich, unique profile.

Argentique

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

While its floral heart and musky base could lend itself to some formal or evening wear, the distinctive, slightly cold character isn't a crowd-pleaser for casual or office settings. It's best suited for dates or events where you want to make a unique, memorable impression, rather than blend in.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
82%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Floral, Sweet accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Badar
Argentique
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