Shisur
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bukhara
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Molton Brown's Shisur is a seriously underrated crowd-pleaser, delivering a refined Eastern adventure that everyone loves. Discontinued, sadly, but worth the hunt if you're after a sophisticated take on oud.
Bukhara is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its unique earthy iris, while others are repulsed by its 'carrot' or 'plastic' facets. Definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 7% |
| Floral | 17% | 17% |
| Fruity | 11% | 11% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 26% | 22% |
| Warm | 35% | 29% |
| Woody | 6% | 10% |
| Earthy | 20% | 10% |
| Animalic | 9% | 10% |
| Fresh | 3% | 10% |
Mood
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Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
While quite sensual, Shisur's refined oud and spice profile, coupled with solid projection, makes it a strong choice for dates and formal events. You could wear it casually for a touch of elegance, but it's a bit too much for the office or sport. Reviewers often mention receiving compliments, suggesting its broad appeal for social settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and bright, clean character make it ideal for office wear, as noted by several reviewers. While some find it subtle enough for casual wear, its unique iris and spice profile might be too polarising for a date or formal events where crowd-pleasing scents are often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Iris, Caraway notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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