Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum bottle Sharaf Blend
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
£ Price Tier £
Riqqa Eau de Parfum bottle Riqqa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum
This is a gorgeous, crowd-pleasing scent, though it's spawned a thousand debates about which Middle Eastern gourmand it clones best. Don't overthink it, just embrace the sweet, boozy warmth and prepare for compliments. A beast-mode performer, so go easy on the trigger.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Riqqa Eau de Parfum
If you're after that Angels' Share vibe without splashing out, this is a belter. It's a reliable, crowd-pleasing scent that punches well above its weight for the price, especially if you consider it a 'safe blind buy'.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 5%
Floral 8% 12%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 52% 44%
Warm 30% 35%
Woody 8% 7%
Earthy 10% 9%
Animalic 10% 4%
Fresh 1% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sharaf Blend EdP
Riqqa EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 31% vs 38%
Only in Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum
Date 42% Saffron 27%
Only in Riqqa Eau de Parfum
Cinnamon 41% Bergamot 21%
Shared Notes
Praline 38% vs 33%
Tuberose 21% vs 20%
Only in Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 40%
Only in Riqqa Eau de Parfum
Date 30% Lily 17%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 27% vs 26%
Benzoin 25% vs 15%
Only in Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum
Amberwood 26% Musk 21%
Only in Riqqa Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 26% Oud 16% Myrrh 16%

Accords

Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum Riqqa Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
100%
76%
Vanilla
73%
73%
Amber
57%
57%
Warm Spicy
66%
Cinnamon
62%
48%
Fresh Spicy
56%
45%
Fruity
45%
Powdery
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
76%
73%
Amber shared
73%
57%
Warm Spicy shared
57%
66%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
56%
45%
45%

Performance

Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum Riqqa Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it less suitable for the office. It shines brightest on dates and formal evenings, where its sensual, warm aura can truly be appreciated. Best reserved for colder weather, as its heavy profile can be overwhelming in warmer temperatures.

Riqqa 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 Casual Formal

While quite potent, its gourmand sweetness is generally inoffensive, making it suitable for casual wear and dates. It's safe for smaller office environments, but perhaps a bit much for very formal engagements where subtlety is key.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Praline, Tuberose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sharaf Blend Eau de Parfum
Riqqa Eau de Parfum
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