89%
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Daala Al Banat Anaqa Eau de Parfum bottle Daala Al Banat Anaqa
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- Year 2017
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Daala Al Banat Anaqa
This one's a bit of a mystery, isn't it? The community reviews are all over the place, largely due to confusion with another perfume, Amani. If you can track down the real Anaqa, expect a powdery floral experience; if you end up with Amani, prepare for a sweet gourmand.
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Our Verdict - Guess 1981
Guess 1981 is an undeniably 'nice' scent, a clean, musky violet that's an easy reach for many. However, its notorious weakness divides opinion, with some praising its subtlety while others lament its fleeting presence. It's safe, pleasant, and utterly inoffensive, but don't expect it to make a lasting impression.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 0%
Floral 47% 35%
Fruity 13% 9%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 25% 24%
Warm 7% 5%
Woody 7% 20%
Earthy 4% 6%
Animalic 11% 14%
Fresh 14% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Daala Al Banat Anaqa EdP
Guess 1981 EdT

Notes

Only in Daala Al Banat Anaqa
Pomegranate 54% Rose 46%
Only in Guess 1981
Violet 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 43%
Amber 20% vs 25%
Only in Daala Al Banat Anaqa
Violet 35% Mahogany 18%
Only in Guess 1981
Cedar 30%

Accords

Daala Al Banat Anaqa Guess 1981
100%
Powdery
100%
62%
Musky
97%
86%
Violet Floral
79%
84%
Floral
70%
51%
Woody
79%
54%
Sweet
49%
Fruity
52%
Fresh
51%
46%
Amber
Powdery shared
100%
100%
Musky shared
62%
97%
Violet Floral shared
86%
79%
Floral shared
84%
70%
Woody shared
51%
79%
Sweet shared
54%
49%
52%
51%
46%

Performance

Daala Al Banat Anaqa Guess 1981
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Daala Al Banat Anaqa

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The powdery floral profile makes this versatile for everyday wear and dates, offering a gentle presence. It's too subtle for a formal standout and unsuitable for athletic activities.

Guess 1981

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its musky, powdery, and fresh accords, combined with low projection and longevity, make Guess 1981 perfect for casual wear and the office where subtlety is key. It's too subdued for formal events or most dates, but its lightness suits active, everyday scenarios.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
89%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Violet Floral accords and Violet, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Daala Al Banat Anaqa
Guess 1981
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