Mamluk Eau de Parfum vs 440 Velvet Orchid Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mamluk EDP

This is Xerjoff's divisive honey-oud beast. Some find it a rich, luxurious gourmand, while others recoil from its frankly urinal funk. It's a bold scent not for the faint of heart, promising an unforgettable journey, whether you love it or hate it.

Acquired

Our Verdict - 440 Velvet Orchid EDP

440 chases Tom Ford's Velvet Orchid closely - honeyed rum and mandarin up top, a huge black orchid and white-floral heart, vanilla and suede underneath. It opens sweeter and simpler than the original's dense, layered bouquet, and thins out much sooner, but the boozy-floral-vanilla character is a fair likeness for the price.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Mamluk EDP

440 Velvet Orchid EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 33% vs 19%

Honey 33% vs 32%

Only in Mamluk

Caramel 33%

Only in 440 Velvet Orchid

Rum 26% Mandarin 23%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 33% vs 16%

Only in Mamluk

Osmanthus 33% Benzoin 33%

Only in 440 Velvet Orchid

Orchid 22% Rose 12% Heliotrope 12% Hyacinth 10% Orange Blossom 10% Magnolia 10% Narcissus 8%

Shared Notes

Amber 25% vs 16%

Vanilla 25% vs 27%

Only in Mamluk

Musk 25% Oud 25%

Only in 440 Velvet Orchid

Suede 19% Sandalwood 19% Myrrh 17%

Accords

Mamluk 440 Velvet Orchid

100%

Honey

85%

Sweet

60%

76%

Amber

40%

73%

Floral

70%

67%

Caramel

66%

Oud

57%

Vanilla

56%

White Floral

52%

Powdery

40%

49%

Musky

Honey

100%

Sweet shared

85%

60%

Amber shared

76%

40%

Floral shared

73%

70%

Caramel

67%

Oud

66%

Vanilla

57%

White Floral

56%

Powdery shared

52%

40%

Musky

49%

Performance

Mamluk 440 Velvet Orchid

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mamluk

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or formal evening. The challenging animalic notes push it away from casual day-to-day wear for most.

440 Velvet Orchid