89%
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Sara Eau de Parfum bottle Sara
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2024 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££££
Mahaba Extrait bottle Mahaba

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Sara
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Mahaba
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sara
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions - some find it beautiful and feminine, while others reckon it's a chemical disaster. No middle ground here, so dabble with caution.
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Our Verdict - Mahaba
This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a clean, sweet floral with good projection, others are utterly baffled by conflicting note lists and smell nothing but weak, soapy disappointment. Tread carefully, and don't expect the notes listed here to be what you actually get.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 18%
Floral 30% 33%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 3% 13%
Sweet 46% 39%
Warm 9% 6%
Woody 1% 4%
Earthy 4% 2%
Animalic 2% 4%
Fresh 12% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sara EdP
Mahaba Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 50% vs 43%
Only in Sara
Peony 50%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 66% vs 52%
Vanilla 33% vs 47%

Accords

Sara Mahaba
100%
Floral
44%
Vanilla
100%
81%
Sweet
79%
78%
Almond
78%
Yellow Floral
76%
78%
Citrus
46%
69%
Fresh
58%
Aromatic
56%
58%
Nutty
54%
Amber
52%
54%
Woody
52%
Rose
44%
Floral shared
100%
44%
100%
Sweet shared
81%
79%
78%
Yellow Floral shared
78%
76%
Citrus shared
78%
46%
69%
Aromatic shared
58%
56%
58%
Amber shared
54%
52%
Woody shared
54%
52%
44%

Performance

Sara Mahaba
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sara

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The strong, potentially long-lasting scent, as noted by some, might be too much for a confined office space. Its sweet and floral nature makes it well-suited for dates or casual outings where its distinct character can shine without overwhelming.

Mahaba

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, often soapy character and moderate performance make it suitable for casual wear or an office environment where discretion is key. The sweetness could work for a relaxed date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Sweet, Yellow Floral accords and Ylang-Ylang, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sara
Mahaba
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