Downtown Eau de Parfum vs Aali Almaqam Eau de Parfum

Downtown

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2024
££	Price Tier	£

Aali Almaqam

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Downtown

This one is an enigma, a 'love it or leave it' scent that sparked a lot of debate but ultimately landed in the 'fine, but forgettable' pile for many. If you want something subtle for your own enjoyment, and can find it for a steal, it's worth a shot. Otherwise, your money's better spent elsewhere.

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Our Verdict - Aali Almaqam

This one is a divisive take on a popular scent profile. If you're after that bergamot-leather combination at a good price, without the birch tar of the big boys, this could be your jam. It's not subtle, so brace yourself for impact.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	12%	11%
Floral	19%	23%
Fruity	16%	15%
Green	12%	11%
Sweet	14%	13%
Warm	13%	12%
Woody	13%	12%
Earthy	7%	12%
Animalic	10%	14%
Fresh	20%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Downtown EdP

Aali Almaqam EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 16% vs 33%

Only in Downtown

Pear 28% Plum 22% Lemon 18% Neroli 15%

Only in Aali Almaqam

Pineapple 33% Pink Pepper 33%

Only in Downtown

Gardenia 37% Pink Pepper 34% Violet Leaf 29%

Only in Aali Almaqam

Osmanthus 25% Geranium 25% Ylang-Ylang 25% Rosemary 25%

Shared Notes

Musk 29% vs 25%

Vetiver 20% vs 25%

Only in Downtown

Cedar 25% Incense 25%

Only in Aali Almaqam

Leather 25% Patchouli 25%

Accords

Downtown Aali Almaqam

100%

Fruity

72%

60%

Aromatic

100%

68%

Woody

88%

Fresh Spicy

88%

86%

White Floral

86%

Citrus

85%

Sweet

71%

73%

Musky

63%

72%

Aquatic

61%

Ozonic

60%

Soft Spicy

Floral

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

Leather

55%

Patchouli

55%

Fruity shared

100%

72%

Aromatic shared

60%

100%

Woody shared

68%

88%

Fresh Spicy

88%

White Floral

86%

Citrus

86%

Sweet shared

85%

71%

Musky shared

73%

63%

Aquatic

72%

Ozonic

61%

Soft Spicy

60%

Floral

58%

Yellow Floral

58%

Leather

55%

Patchouli

55%

Performance

Downtown Aali Almaqam

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Downtown

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance is usually desired, but its freshness can work for active use.

Aali Almaqam

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:

Date Casual

Its potent aromatic and leathery accords, as highlighted by a review, suggest a commanding presence. This makes it less suitable for a quiet office, but acceptable for casual outings or dates where you want to make an impression.