Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum bottle Fakhar Black
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££
Power of Seduction Eau de Parfum bottle Power of Seduction

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fakhar Black
This YSL Y EDP dupe is a bit of a mixed bag. Some think it's a stellar, budget-friendly stand-in, especially after some 'maceration'. Others find it falls flat, lacking the original's depth and often suffering from poor longevity. Definitely a 'try before you buy' due to its divisive synthetic qualities.
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Our Verdict - Power of Seduction
This one's a proper bargain-bin banger for some, an acquired taste for others. Expect a fresh, mass-appealing scent that punches above its weight on price, though its synthetic edge and fleeting performance might leave you wanting more.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 13% 15%
Floral 11% 9%
Fruity 11% 14%
Green 20% 25%
Sweet 13% 12%
Warm 13% 7%
Woody 21% 12%
Earthy 7% 16%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 26% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fakhar Black EdP
Power of Seduction EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 42% vs 50%
Bergamot 31% vs 49%
Only in Fakhar Black
Ginger 26%
Shared Notes
Lavender 32% vs 47%

Accords

Fakhar Black Power of Seduction
100%
Aromatic
100%
96%
Fresh Spicy
84%
78%
Woody
96%
61%
Lavender
78%
62%
Citrus
77%
71%
Fruity
70%
64%
Fresh
Mossy
64%
55%
Herbal
63%
55%
Amber
60%
Earthy
60%
56%
Green
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
96%
84%
Woody shared
78%
96%
Lavender shared
61%
78%
Citrus shared
62%
77%
Fruity shared
71%
70%
64%
64%
Herbal shared
55%
63%
Amber shared
55%
60%
60%
56%

Performance

Fakhar Black Power of Seduction
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fakhar Black

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing profile makes it a safe bet for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers specifically calling it 'office and gym safe.' However, inconsistent performance reports, with some finding it light after initial projection, mean it might struggle for impact in formal or evening date settings.

Power of Seduction

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aromatic nature, coupled with frequent mentions of being a 'daily wear' and 'gym' scent, makes it perfect for casual and sport settings. While versatile, its average longevity and sillage mean it's unlikely to offend in the office, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
83%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Lavender, Apple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fakhar Black
Power of Seduction
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