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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, potent, and utterly unique, Loukhoum is either a comforting, sophisticated gourmand or a sickly-sweet baby powder bomb, depending on your skin. Sample first, this isn't a safe blind buy, but for those it works on, it's a glorious, addictive scent.
Mashkoor is a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it a synthetic mishmash with an unpleasant bitterness, others rave about its complexity and surprising luxury. A word to the wise: this one's a screamer, so less is definitely more.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 6% |
| Floral | 40% | 45% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 41% | 32% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 6% | 7% |
| Earthy | 3% | 4% |
| Animalic | 14% | 7% |
| Fresh | 4% | 8% |
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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting, intensely sweet gourmand character, Loukhoum isn't really an office scent unless applied very lightly. It's much better suited for intimate dates or cosy casual wear, offering warmth and comfort. While opulent enough for some formal settings, its sweetness might be overpowering for others.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and potent gourmand and floral character, Mashkoor is best suited for social evening events. It's likely too intense for an office setting and definitely not built for sport, but its luxurious feel could work for formal occasions with a light application.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Almond, Sweet accords and Woody, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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