90%
Very Similar
Liwa Eau de Parfum bottle Liwa
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Rafia Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Rafia Gold

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Liwa
Liwa by Widian is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, fruitier, more luxurious take on popular amber-saffron heavyweights, while others find it too much or simply not living up to its desert oasis namesake. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Rafia Gold
This is a serious crowd-pleaser, particularly among those who favour heavy florals with an opulent, woody twist. It'll make you feel regal without having to pay a king's ransom.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 6%
Floral 24% 26%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 10% 5%
Sweet 17% 18%
Warm 22% 15%
Woody 20% 22%
Earthy 17% 13%
Animalic 8% 12%
Fresh 9% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Liwa EdP
Rafia Gold EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 34% vs 34%
Jasmine 20% vs 17%

Accords

Liwa Rafia Gold
100%
Warm Spicy
97%
81%
Woody
100%
94%
Amber
54%
65%
Rose
83%
67%
Aromatic
72%
66%
Fresh Spicy
65%
Powdery
61%
57%
Herbal
54%
Smoky
52%
Balsamic
52%
Metallic
Aldehydic
52%
Patchouli
52%
Fresh
50%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
97%
Woody shared
81%
100%
Amber shared
94%
54%
Rose shared
65%
83%
Aromatic shared
67%
72%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
65%
61%
57%
54%
52%
52%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Liwa Rafia Gold
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Liwa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection make it unsuitable for the office but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The warm, amber-heavy profile isn't suited for casual daytime wear or sport.

Rafia Gold

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn Winter

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent sillage and rich, amber and woody accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for formal events and romantic dates. Reviews highlight its 'regal' quality and strong projection, making it more suitable for occasions where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
89%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Liwa
Rafia Gold
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