Saraya
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Safari Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Saraya is a deeply polarising one, with some finding it a luxurious, complex Middle Eastern gem and others recoiling from its potent, metallic character. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
This is a seriously polarising scent - some find it an affordable oud powerhouse, while others just get cheap synthetic wood. Definitely sample first, as it's not a blind buy for the faint of heart.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 23% | 30% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 1% | 8% |
| Sweet | 21% | 20% |
| Warm | 23% | 22% |
| Woody | 24% | 20% |
| Earthy | 11% | 8% |
| Animalic | 21% | 18% |
| Fresh | 5% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
This fragrance is quite assertive due to its rich amber, spicy, and musky accords, making it less suitable for an office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. Its unique and bold character, however, makes it an excellent choice for a formal event or an intimate date night where you want to make a statement.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its strong woody-musky character and potent projection, Safari Oud is best suited for evening wear or cooler climates where it won't overwhelm. It's too assertive for an office and too heavy for casual daytime, but makes a statement on a date or at a formal event.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Musky, Amber accords and Musk, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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