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Maahir Eau de Parfum bottle Maahir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2016
£ Price Tier £££££
Empire Eau de Parfum bottle Empire EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Maahir EDP
Maahir is an absolute beast - a powerful, divisive Middle Eastern fragrance. If you want a loud, room-filling rose-oud with huge sillage, this is your horse.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Empire EDP
A truly baffling fragrance, Empire is a gorgeous fruity-floral that plays hide-and-seek. It’s either a masterfully blended gem or a fleeting, overpriced disappointment, depending on your skin chemistry and patience. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Maahir EDP
Empire EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 34% vs 27%
Bergamot 28% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 35% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 34% vs 12%
Vanilla 33% vs 12%
Musk 31% vs 15%

Accords

Maahir Empire
100%
Powdery
50%
58%
Fruity
100%
85%
Woody
50%
83%
Vanilla
77%
Musky
46%
58%
Sweet
74%
71%
White Floral
58%
56%
Floral
49%
56%
Fresh
Patchouli
48%
Citrus
46%
Rose
46%
Powdery shared
100%
50%
Fruity shared
58%
100%
Woody shared
85%
50%
83%
Musky shared
77%
46%
Sweet shared
58%
74%
White Floral shared
71%
58%
Floral shared
56%
49%
56%
48%
46%
46%

Performance

Maahir Empire
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Maahir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode projection and powerful oud-rose accords, Maahir is best reserved for formal events or evening dates where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for office or casual wear.

Empire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sweet and bold fruity-floral character, coupled with reports of inconsistent longevity, makes it less suited for an office environment. However, its luxurious and sensual feel makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events, adding a touch of intrigue.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean powdery, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Maahir EDP
Empire EDP
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