Heat
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bakhour
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Beyoncé Heat is an absolute firecracker of a celebrity scent, utterly divisive but adored by those whose skin it sings on. Forget subtlety, this is a bold, syrupy amber peach for a night out.
Bakhour is a divisive beast: some find it a delightful, clean, floral-fruity comfort, while others are utterly repulsed by what they describe as a cheap, synthetic assault. If you fancy a gamble on a super cheapie that could either be your next signature or a scrubber, this is it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 3% |
| Floral | 23% | 27% |
| Fruity | 11% | 20% |
| Green | 1% | 4% |
| Sweet | 42% | 36% |
| Warm | 11% | 12% |
| Woody | 11% | 14% |
| Earthy | 7% | 8% |
| Animalic | 9% | 3% |
| Fresh | 6% | 5% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Heat's bold and sweet profile, combined with its strong sillage, makes it less suited for an office environment, as many find it too 'loud'. It truly shines for date nights or casual outings where its warm, seductive character can be appreciated without being overwhelming; it's too playful and powerful for formal settings, and certainly not for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its potent longevity and sillage, Bakhour is probably too much for the office. It's a surprisingly good fit for casual wear, with some finding it comforting and warm, but its strong floral character might be too casual for formal events. The clean-yet-musty character makes it largely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Fruity, Amber accords and Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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