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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet legendary for its beastly performance, Shaghaf Oud is a nuclear-strength Arabian sweet oud. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent; if you get it, give it time to macerate and go easy on the sprays.
This one is as divisive as it is potent. For some, it's a 'masterpiece' of photorealistic honey and nuanced tobacco. For others, it's a 'sickeningly sweet', 'headache-inducing' honey bomb that drowns out everything else. Sample before you splurge, as personal chemistry is key.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 3% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 47% | 55% |
| Warm | 42% | 37% |
| Woody | 2% | 3% |
| Earthy | 16% | 9% |
| Animalic | 15% | 5% |
| Fresh | 0% | 1% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This perfume is a 'beast mode' performer with nuclear projection and longevity, making it far too overpowering for an office setting. Its rich, sweet, and oud-heavy profile is best suited for evening events or cold weather outings where it can truly shine and garner attention.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear or sport, where it would be overwhelming. The rich, opulent character of honey and tobacco, combined with frequent mentions of its sex appeal, positions it perfectly for dates and formal events, though some find it can be worn casually if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Oud, Vanilla accords and Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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