Encounter
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Abadi Saga
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a real head-scratcher. It's a gorgeous spicy boozy gem a lot of us love, but its abysmal performance is seriously frustrating. You'll need to overspray like crazy or accept it as a strictly intimate scent. Don't fall for the marketing hype, though; it won't get you laid.
This budget-friendly Aventus Absolu alternative is a surprisingly refined, gentle spicy-woody scent. Don't expect beast mode performance, but it's a solid, versatile everyday choice for those who prefer subtlety over shouting.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 12% | 12% |
| Floral | 8% | 13% |
| Fruity | 8% | 8% |
| Green | 3% | 7% |
| Sweet | 32% | 19% |
| Warm | 37% | 30% |
| Woody | 11% | 14% |
| Earthy | 12% | 14% |
| Animalic | 1% | 4% |
| Fresh | 8% | 12% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its soft projection and intimate nature make it suitable for close encounters like dates or casual evenings. Its boozy, warm spicy nature and poor longevity mean it's not ideal for the office or formal events, and it's definitely not a sport scent.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it ideal for close-quarters like the office or date nights without being overpowering. The warm spicy and woody accords lend themselves to both casual and slightly more dressed-up occasions, though its lack of strong sillage makes it less suitable for high-energy events like sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Pepper, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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