Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Lail Maleki
Edp Concentration Other
U Gender U
- Year 2004
£ Price Tier £
Shams Al Emarat Khususi bottle Shams Al Emarat Khususi

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum
This isn't for everyone, but if you're after a unique, spicy-sweet Middle Eastern vibe that demands attention, Oud Lail Maleki delivers. Don't let the name fool you - it's not about the oud, it's about the adventure.
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Our Verdict - Shams Al Emarat Khususi
This budget-friendly oriental scent is a divisive gem. Some find it a masculine, woody blast, others a sweet, feminine delight. Either way, it's a surprising performer for the price, delivering warmth and charm, but don't expect a typical oud bomb.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 7%
Floral 24% 18%
Fruity 13% 10%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 31% 34%
Warm 21% 14%
Woody 10% 16%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 13% 15%
Fresh 7% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Lail Maleki EdP
Shams Al Emarat Khususi

Notes

Only in Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum
Spicy 41% Fruity 34% Citrus 26%
Only in Shams Al Emarat Khususi
Vanilla 44% Apple 34% Mandarin 22%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 23% vs 49%
Musk 21% vs 50%
Only in Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum
Amber 31% Caramel 25%

Accords

Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum Shams Al Emarat Khususi
100%
Sweet
64%
Vanilla
100%
73%
Powdery
96%
90%
Warm Spicy
74%
61%
Woody
90%
86%
Amber
63%
79%
Fruity
67%
74%
Honey
Musky
71%
Rose
70%
68%
Caramel
Oud
62%
58%
Floral
Sweet shared
100%
64%
100%
Powdery shared
73%
96%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
74%
Woody shared
61%
90%
Amber shared
86%
63%
Fruity shared
79%
67%
74%
71%
70%
68%
Oud
62%
58%

Performance

Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum Shams Al Emarat Khususi
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and impressive longevity, this fragrance is too assertive for most office settings. Its sweet, warm character and 'head-turning' reputation make it ideal for dates and evening formal events, while being a bit much for casual daytime wear.

Shams Al Emarat Khususi

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, warm, and somewhat spicy profile makes it ideal for evenings and cooler weather. With moderate to strong performance, it's best suited for dates and casual outings rather than an office environment or gym.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
91%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Spicy, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Lail Maleki Eau de Parfum
Shams Al Emarat Khususi
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