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Shaghaf Eau de Parfum bottle Shaghaf

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Déclaration Parfum
This one's a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, spicy journey that's definitely not for everyone - the cumin note particularly polarises opinion, smelling like exotic spices to some and body odour to others. Definitely sample before committing.
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Our Verdict - Shaghaf Eau de Parfum
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find the opening challenging with its barnyard notes, but for the adventurous, Shaghaf settles into a complex, high-quality oud experience that's both deep and alluring. Not for the faint-hearted or those new to niche fragrances.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 18%
Floral 3% 0%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 12% 11%
Warm 32% 36%
Woody 15% 20%
Earthy 11% 8%
Animalic 9% 15%
Fresh 11% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Déclaration Parfum
Shaghaf EdP

Notes

Accords

Déclaration Parfum Shaghaf Eau de Parfum
100%
Warm Spicy
89%
70%
Amber
100%
68%
Woody
96%
Oud
93%
Sweet
74%
49%
Fresh Spicy
69%
Powdery
68%
Balsamic
67%
Tobacco
65%
Patchouli
65%
56%
Aromatic
52%
Citrus
52%
Leather
48%
Animalic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
89%
Amber shared
70%
100%
Woody shared
68%
96%
Oud
93%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
49%
69%
68%
67%
65%
65%
56%
52%
52%
48%

Performance

Déclaration Parfum Shaghaf Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Déclaration Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

This perfume is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, thanks to its bold spicy and woody accords. While too strong for many office environments and completely unsuitable for sport, its sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal occasions, despite some reports of middling longevity.

Shaghaf Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and potent oud-amber accords, this is more suited for evenings out or events where making a statement is desired. It's too bold for the office and definitely not for sport, but can be worn casually if applied lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
86%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Déclaration Parfum
Shaghaf Eau de Parfum
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