Al Shariga Eau de Parfum bottle Al Shariga
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- Year 2021
£ Price Tier ££
Symphonie Eau de Parfum bottle Symphonie

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Al Shariga
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Symphonie
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Shariga
This one's a solid, authentic Middle Eastern vibe, leaning into the spicy warmth of amber and pepper. It's not trying to be a crowd-pleaser, but it's genuinely unique and fantastic value for money.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Symphonie
If you like Layton, you'll love this. It's divisive only because it's so similar to other big hitters, not because it's a bad scent. A great performer, it's a classy crowd-pleaser that won't go unnoticed.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 4%
Floral 3% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 4%
Sweet 27% 19%
Warm 63% 64%
Woody 13% 10%
Earthy 21% 16%
Animalic 12% 7%
Fresh 3% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Shariga EdP
Symphonie EdP

Notes

Al Shariga
Symphonie
Shared Notes
Amber 61% vs 21%
Only in Al Shariga
Pepper 39%

Accords

Al Shariga Symphonie
100%
Amber
100%
83%
Warm Spicy
97%
72%
Oud
Smoky
65%
Aromatic
55%
Balsamic
52%
44%
Animalic
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
97%
Oud
72%
65%
55%
52%
44%

Performance

Al Shariga Symphonie
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Shariga

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its potent warmth and potential for good sillage, this leans away from a daily office scent. Its unique and bold character makes it suitable for evenings out or more intimate date settings, where its distinctive aroma can shine without being overpowering.

Symphonie

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its strong performance and dominant amber and spicy accords make it less suitable for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with reports of excellent longevity, makes it ideal for dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Al Shariga
Symphonie
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