A*Men Pure Coffee Eau de Toilette vs Sweet Shamali Perfume Oil

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A*Men Pure Coffee Eau de Toilette bottle A*Men Pure Coffee EDT
EDT Concentration Oil
M Gender U
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sweet Shamali Perfume Oil bottle Sweet Shamali Oil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - A*Men Pure Coffee EDT
Don't let the name fool you - Pure Coffee is more of an A*Men 'light' than a straight-up coffee bomb. Fans of the original will appreciate the toned-down tar, but those chasing an authentic coffee fix might be left wanting. It's a divisive one, beloved for its smoothness and wearability by some, while others find it lacking in coffee and longevity.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sweet Shamali Oil
Sweet Shamali is Eden's own alcohol-free composition from their Zero Range, built around a smooth coffee-vanilla gourmand core rather than as a stated dupe of any single designer fragrance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
A*Men Pure Coffee EDT
Sweet Shamali Oil

Notes

A*Men Pure Coffee
Sweet Shamali

Top Notes

Top Notes

Only in Sweet Shamali
Coffee 100%
Only in A*Men Pure Coffee
Coffee 100%
Only in Sweet Shamali
Vanilla 53% Jasmine 47%
Shared Notes
Cedar 25% vs 50%
Patchouli 25% vs 50%
Only in A*Men Pure Coffee
Musk 25% Vetiver 25%

Accords

A*Men Pure Coffee Sweet Shamali
100%
Coffee
92%
Woody
40%
78%
Patchouli
62%
Earthy
Sweet
60%
58%
Musky
Gourmand
50%
48%
Powdery
46%
Aromatic
44%
Balsamic
Floral
30%
100%
Woody shared
92%
40%
78%
62%
60%
58%
50%
48%
46%
44%
30%

Performance

A*Men Pure Coffee Sweet Shamali
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

A*Men Pure Coffee

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for less formal office environments, as it won't overpower. The warm, inviting accords and sensual undertones are perfect for dates, while its relaxed nature also suits casual wear. It’s a bit too rich for formal events and definitely not for sport.

Sweet Shamali

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Cedar, Patchouli, Coffee notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

A*Men Pure Coffee EDT
Sweet Shamali Oil
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