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Only The Brave Eau de Parfum bottle Only The Brave EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2025 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Al Barari Shore Eau de Parfum bottle Al Barari Shore EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Only The Brave EDP
If you're after a loud, sweet leather for a night out, this will probably tickle your fancy. Some reckon it's a bit 'been there, smelled that', but others love its mass appeal. Definitely one for the younger crowd or those who embrace the sweet side of life.
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Our Verdict - Al Barari Shore EDP
This is a bit of a tricky one - a budget-friendly alternative that mostly hits the mark, but some batches might leave you wanting more in terms of longevity. Worth a punt if you're curious about the DNA and don't expect a beast.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Only The Brave EDP
Al Barari Shore EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 34% vs 27%
Only in Only The Brave
Coriander 41% Lemon 25%
Only in Al Barari Shore
Raspberry 44% Bergamot 28%
Shared Notes
Lavender 54% vs 39%
Only in Only The Brave
Clary Sage 45%
Only in Al Barari Shore
Cardamom 33% Musk 27%

Accords

Only The Brave Al Barari Shore
100%
Aromatic
58%
56%
Leather
100%
Fruity
98%
45%
Sweet
82%
74%
Lavender
63%
Animalic
65%
51%
Citrus
58%
Smoky
51%
48%
Herbal
46%
Musky
Vanilla
46%
Aromatic shared
100%
58%
Leather shared
56%
100%
98%
Sweet shared
45%
82%
Lavender shared
74%
63%
65%
Citrus shared
51%
58%
51%
48%
46%
46%

Performance

Only The Brave Al Barari Shore
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Only The Brave

Seasons

Best For:
Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and aromatic leanings, combined with moderate longevity and sillage, make it suitable for casual wear and nights out. The sweetness and potential for synthetic notes might be too much for a formal or office setting, as noted by some reviewers.

Al Barari Shore

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of fruity top notes and underlying leather would make it suitable for dates and casual wear without being too overpowering. The mixed reviews on longevity suggest it might be too fleeting for a full day at the office or formal events, where consistency is key.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, lavender, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Only The Brave EDP
Al Barari Shore EDP
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