SHK II Eau de Parfum bottle SHK II
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Paramour Eau de Parfum bottle Paramour

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SHK II
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Paramour
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - SHK II
This much-hyped release from Armaf is a sweet, jammy rose with a fruity twist. It's an absolute beast, leaning feminine but definitely wearable by anyone who enjoys a bold, unapologetic scent. Most agree it's a stellar impression of more expensive niche.
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Our Verdict - Paramour
A smooth, sweet leather that’s much softer than its cousins. Paramour is an approachable gourmand leather with mass appeal, perfect if you want something less aggressive than the usual suspects.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 12%
Floral 24% 25%
Fruity 12% 11%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 24% 25%
Warm 14% 18%
Woody 14% 9%
Earthy 13% 11%
Animalic 19% 11%
Fresh 7% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
SHK II EdP
Paramour EdP

Notes

Accords

SHK II Paramour
100%
Rose
86%
Leather
100%
79%
Warm Spicy
91%
69%
Sweet
88%
Woody
88%
75%
Amber
72%
67%
Fruity
75%
Animalic
69%
68%
Vanilla
64%
68%
Musky
66%
Powdery
65%
Caramel
64%
Citrus
63%
100%
Leather shared
86%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
79%
91%
Sweet shared
69%
88%
88%
Amber shared
75%
72%
Fruity shared
67%
75%
69%
Vanilla shared
68%
64%
68%
66%
Caramel shared
65%
64%
63%

Performance

SHK II Paramour
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

SHK II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and lasting power, combined with the sweet and dense accord profile, make SHK II less suitable for an office environment. This confident and elegant fragrance truly shines on date nights and formal events, leaving a memorable impression. While some might wear it casually, its intensity might be too much for everyday wear.

Paramour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While it can be a 'beast' on projection, its softer, smoother leather profile makes it more versatile than sharper leather scents. It shines on dates and formal evenings, but is too prominent for daily office wear and certainly not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
92%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

SHK II
Paramour
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