82%

Shamo EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Aseel Special Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Aseel Special Edition EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Shamo Eau de Parfum bottle Shamo EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aseel Special Edition EDP
Aseel Special Edition is a polarising beast of a fragrance. While some find it to be a unique, beast-mode caramel and rose gourmand, others get a watery rose or find it overwhelmingly sweet. Don't spray too much unless you want to suffocate everyone.
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Our Verdict - Shamo EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud Aseel Special Edition - a floral fragrance led by Orange Blossom, Mulberry, with fruity depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aseel Special Edition EDP
Shamo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 35% vs 53%
Mulberry 30% vs 46%
Only in Aseel Special Edition
Ozonic Notes 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 100%
Only in Aseel Special Edition
Rose 33% Caramel 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 38%
Patchouli 27% vs 33%
Only in Aseel Special Edition
Ambergris 35%
Only in Shamo
Amber 29%

Accords

Aseel Special Edition Shamo
100%
Vanilla
66%
98%
Rose
97%
Caramel
90%
Sweet
Floral
90%
78%
Ozonic
Fruity
78%
75%
Musky
54%
73%
Powdery
70%
Animalic
70%
Amber
Woody
42%
Vanilla shared
100%
66%
98%
97%
90%
90%
78%
78%
Musky shared
75%
54%
73%
70%
70%
42%

Performance

Aseel Special Edition Shamo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aseel Special Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is a powerhouse, often described as 'beast mode' with nuclear longevity and sillage, making it too overwhelming for an office environment. Its sweet, gourmand profile and strong projection make it perfect for date nights and special occasions, though it can be a bit much for casual wear if over-sprayed.

Shamo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean vanilla, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aseel Special Edition EDP
Shamo EDP
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