Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Intense Sport
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Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a smoky Aventus-a-like and your budget is tight, Al Dur Al Maknoon Silver serves up a divisive, fiercely smoky take on the popular DNA. It's affordable, but beware of its performance struggles and the strong ashtray vibe some punters get.
This Aventus-alike is wildly polarising; some rate it as a smoother, longer-lasting clone than CDNIM after maceration, while others find the performance weak and the leather note harsh and synthetic. A true love-it-or-hate-it gamble.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 10% |
| Floral | 10% | 14% |
| Fruity | 19% | 20% |
| Green | 7% | 10% |
| Sweet | 14% | 20% |
| Warm | 8% | 4% |
| Woody | 19% | 14% |
| Earthy | 24% | 22% |
| Animalic | 19% | 13% |
| Fresh | 13% | 13% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its smoky, leathery character makes it a bit too assertive for the office, though some find it wearable for casual settings. Despite its often-reported poor longevity, the scent profile lends itself better to casual use or a night out where reapplication is an option.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, particularly after maceration, make it less suitable for an office setting. However, the bold and fruity-woody profile, combined with the underlying leather, makes it an excellent choice for dates and casual evenings, with some potential for formal events where a statement scent is desired.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Woody, Citrus accords and Jasmine, Apple notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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