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Original Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Original Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2004 Year 2024
£££££ Price Tier ££
SHK I Eau de Parfum bottle SHK I EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Vetiver EDP
This is a clean, green, soapy vetiver that screams 'expensive Irish Spring'. It's a gorgeous scent profile for many, but its shocking lack of performance for most means it's often dismissed as not worth the Creed price tag.
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Our Verdict - SHK I EDP
A powerhouse of woody, musky sophistication, SHK I is Armaf's latest masterpiece. It's a bold-as-brass, beast-mode aromatic that might not be a safe blind buy for everyone, but those who 'get' it will find their new signature scent. It's a proper statement, no messing about.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Vetiver EDP
SHK I EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 100%
Only in Original Vetiver
Ginger 33% Mandarin 30%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 48% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 33%
Only in Original Vetiver
Ambergris 48%

Accords

Original Vetiver SHK I
100%
Citrus
60%
95%
Woody
100%
82%
Aromatic
70%
73%
Fresh Spicy
45%
69%
Earthy
55%
64%
Powdery
49%
52%
Musky
64%
49%
Amber
55%
47%
Green
45%
Iris
Citrus shared
100%
60%
Woody shared
95%
100%
Aromatic shared
82%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
45%
Earthy shared
69%
55%
Powdery shared
64%
49%
Musky shared
52%
64%
Amber shared
49%
55%
47%
45%

Performance

Original Vetiver SHK I
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The poor longevity reported by many makes it less ideal for occasions requiring a strong, lasting presence like formal events or dates, though its invigorating qualities still lend themselves well to casual and sport scenarios.

SHK I

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

Given its monstrous projection and longevity mentioned in multiple reviews, SHK I is far too potent for office wear. Its luxurious, bold character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal occasions, though it could also work casually if applied lightly. It's definitely not one for the gym.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Vetiver EDP
SHK I EDP
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