Ithaque EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
SHK III Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive freshie that some find incredibly unique and long-lasting, while others dismiss as overpriced and generic. If you love a bold, peppery citrus with a green edge, this could be your next signature - if you can get your hands on it.
Compiled from Armaf's own product notes: SHK III is a chypre-leaning extrait built around bright bergamot and berry over a creamy lily heart, settling into a smoky patchouli-oak-akigalawood base. Part of the SHK Collection, a celebrity collaboration with Middle Eastern actor and presenter Saoud Al Kaabi.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic profile makes it a great everyday or casual scent, especially in warmer weather. While it has good performance for a freshie, it might be a bit too bold for very formal settings or a subtle date night, though many note its non-offensive nature for the office.
Seasons
The bright bergamot-berry opening suits spring wear, while the smoky patchouli-oak-akigalawood base gives it enough depth to carry into autumn; the extrait concentration makes peak summer heat less comfortable.
Occasions
The chypre structure and moderate-to-strong extrait projection suit evening dates and smart-casual formal settings well, with enough restraint for office wear in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, woody
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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