Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum bottle Sultry Woods
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £££££
Shem Eau de Parfum bottle Shem

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum
Divisive and unapologetically bold, Sultry Woods is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. If you're after something truly individual with niche quality at a fraction of the usual price tag, this challenging rose and leather beast is one to experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Shem Eau de Parfum
This is a bold, divisive beast. Shem demands attention with its unique, challenging blend of leathery rose and earthy notes. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its powerful, sophisticated aura.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 4%
Floral 25% 26%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 7% 7%
Sweet 13% 13%
Warm 22% 21%
Woody 22% 22%
Earthy 16% 15%
Animalic 14% 14%
Fresh 7% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultry Woods EdP
Shem EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 43%
Geranium 32% vs 32%
Cardamom 28% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 32% vs 28%
Amber 26% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Leather 44% vs 43%
Vetiver 33% vs 28%
Elemi 22% vs 27%

Accords

Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum Shem Eau de Parfum
100%
Aromatic
100%
89%
Woody
85%
87%
Rose
86%
83%
Leather
75%
82%
Earthy
78%
70%
Floral
66%
63%
Fresh Spicy
63%
61%
Warm Spicy
55%
61%
Animalic
58%
Amber
55%
54%
Fruity
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
89%
85%
Rose shared
87%
86%
Leather shared
83%
75%
Earthy shared
82%
78%
Floral shared
70%
66%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
63%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
55%
Animalic shared
61%
58%
55%
54%

Performance

Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum Shem Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong performance and unique, challenging profile, Sultry Woods isn't suited for office wear, but its depth and confident aura make it ideal for a memorable date night or a formal occasion where you want to stand out. It's a bit too 'niche' for everyday casual wear but could work if you're feeling adventurous.

Shem Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Shem's beast-mode performance and strong, oriental leather-rose profile make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. However, its luxurious, unique aroma is perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date night or formal event, where its intensity can be appreciated.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
100%
Notes
100%
Accord
95%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Rose accords and Osmanthus, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultry Woods Eau de Parfum
Shem Eau de Parfum
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