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Sahraa Eau de Parfum bottle Sahraa EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Lemon Zest Eau de Parfum bottle Lemon Zest EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sahraa EDP
Sahraa is a divisive beast: some hail it a rose-oud masterpiece, a truly opulent sensory journey, while others recoil, finding it cheap, synthetic, or even resembling stomach acid. It's a statement piece, but one that demands a test drive before committing.
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Our Verdict - Lemon Zest EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lemon Zest - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sahraa EDP
Lemon Zest EDP

Notes

Only in Sahraa
Grapefruit 100%
Only in Lemon Zest
Lemon 100%
Only in Lemon Zest
Rose 53% Jasmine 47%

Accords

Sahraa Lemon Zest
100%
Warm Spicy
61%
Citrus
90%
85%
Oud
81%
Rose
Floral
78%
Fresh
66%
64%
Amber
58%
Aromatic
54%
58%
Woody
54%
Metallic
49%
Leather
100%
Citrus shared
61%
90%
Oud
85%
81%
78%
66%
64%
Aromatic shared
58%
54%
58%
54%
49%

Performance

Sahraa Lemon Zest
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sahraa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong sillage and exceptional longevity, Sahraa projects luxury, making it too powerful for most office environments. It shines on dates and formal evenings, where its opulent character can truly be appreciated, but is far too much for casual or sport wear.

Lemon Zest

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sahraa EDP
Lemon Zest EDP
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