85%
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Shahrazad Eau de Parfum bottle Shahrazad
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shahrazad Eau de Parfum
Shahrazad is a warm, woody-vanilla that's often compared to Lattafa's Raghba. It's a cosy, resinous oriental that's perfect for chilly evenings inside, offering decent performance and great value despite some mixed reviews on its longevity.
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Our Verdict - Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum
Durrat Al Aroos is a proper head-turner, but it's a divisive one. You'll either love its musky-woody warmth with a playful fruit twist, or you'll be put off by what some call an overly synthetic edge. Performance is stellar, but test before you commit to this beast.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 1%
Floral 1% 3%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 27% 25%
Warm 36% 28%
Woody 30% 21%
Earthy 19% 12%
Animalic 14% 19%
Fresh 2% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shahrazad EdP
Durrat Al Aroos EdP

Notes

Only in Shahrazad Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 37% Saffron 33% Vanilla 30%
Only in Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum
Musk 67% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 36% vs 38%
Only in Shahrazad Eau de Parfum
Oud 38% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 26%
Only in Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 32% Saffron 29%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 31% vs 52%
Only in Shahrazad Eau de Parfum
Oud 30% Benzoin 20% Labdanum 19%
Only in Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum
Coumarin 48%

Accords

Shahrazad Eau de Parfum Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum
100%
Oud
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Woody
96%
78%
Vanilla
91%
90%
Oriental
Musky
82%
80%
Sweet
58%
Powdery
71%
65%
Spicy
Aromatic
64%
55%
Resinous
50%
Smoky
Earthy
50%
Balsamic
50%
Metallic
45%
Oud
100%
100%
Woody shared
95%
96%
Vanilla shared
78%
91%
90%
82%
Sweet shared
80%
58%
71%
65%
64%
55%
50%
50%
50%
45%

Performance

Shahrazad Eau de Parfum Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shahrazad Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, resinous nature and moderate projection make it more suitable for evening and cooler weather occasions. While some consider it a good performer, it's generally not loud enough to offend in an office but shines brightest on dates or casual outings.

Durrat Al Aroos Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Durrat Al Aroos is best suited for social occasions, particularly dates, where its alluring warmth can shine without overwhelming. It's too potent for office wear and its character doesn't align with sport, but it works well for casual outings or even some formal events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
90%
Accord
40%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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