Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali Eau de Parfum bottle Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2021 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Unica Eau de Parfum bottle Unica

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Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
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Unica
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
This one's a certified head-turner, but don't say we didn't warn you - Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali is an absolute beast. It's potent and projects like nobody's business, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair for those around you.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Unica
Unica is a divisive gourmand. Some rave about its unique salty vanilla ice cream vibe, perfect for summer. Others get a synthetic, sharp saltiness with no sweetness. A try-before-you-buy is essential, as experiences vary wildy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 6%
Floral 16% 10%
Fruity 5% 1%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 40% 34%
Warm 15% 15%
Woody 4% 10%
Earthy 11% 10%
Animalic 5% 5%
Fresh 15% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali EdP
Unica EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 36% vs 23%
Only in Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
Vanilla 37% Hazelnut 27%

Accords

Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali Unica
100%
Amber
47%
84%
Vanilla
100%
92%
Woody
56%
89%
Floral
89%
Powdery
64%
84%
Citrus
78%
Oud
69%
Salty
67%
62%
Nutty
55%
Sweet
57%
Marine
49%
Almond
45%
Amber shared
100%
47%
Vanilla shared
84%
100%
Woody shared
92%
56%
89%
Powdery shared
89%
64%
84%
Oud
78%
Salty shared
69%
67%
62%
Sweet shared
55%
57%
49%
45%

Performance

Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali Unica
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its monstrous projection and extreme longevity, this isn't one for the office - you'd clear the room. It's perfect for making a grand entrance at formal events or captivating someone special on a date, but far too much for casual wear or sports.

Unica

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and sweet-salty gourmand nature make it great for casual outings and dates, but potentially too cloying for formal events, especially given some perceive it as a very strong performer. The 'uncomplicated' and 'easy to wear daily' notes from reviews suggest a good office fit, if sprayed lightly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
84%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Salty, Powdery accords and Salt, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Somow Al Rasasi Ma’ali
Unica
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