SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO Eau de Parfum bottle SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Insignia Ermine Eau de Parfum bottle Insignia Ermine

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO
A modern take on a Middle Eastern classic, this is a smooth, sweet, powdery delight. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent, luxurious aroma without breaking the bank. Don't expect a nuanced journey, but do expect compliments.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Insignia Ermine
This one's a proper beast, not for the delicate. If you're after a fragrance that screams 'I've arrived' and lasts till next Tuesday, this musky, fruity-gourmand powerhouse is your ticket. But be warned, it's notorious for giving people headaches, so approach with caution.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 10%
Floral 15% 16%
Fruity 19% 23%
Green 6% 6%
Sweet 34% 39%
Warm 9% 5%
Woody 11% 8%
Earthy 4% 0%
Animalic 10% 10%
Fresh 17% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO EdP
Insignia Ermine EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 16% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 33% vs 17%
Musk 33% vs 28%
Vanilla 33% vs 28%
Only in Insignia Ermine
Cashmeran 26%

Accords

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO Insignia Ermine
100%
Powdery
95%
56%
Musky
100%
56%
Sweet
87%
78%
Fruity
81%
75%
Woody
74%
66%
Vanilla
74%
54%
Fresh
65%
Tropical
65%
63%
Amber
57%
Citrus
60%
56%
Oud
Floral
54%
Powdery shared
100%
95%
Musky shared
56%
100%
Sweet shared
56%
87%
Fruity shared
78%
81%
Woody shared
75%
74%
Vanilla shared
66%
74%
Fresh shared
54%
65%
65%
63%
Citrus shared
57%
60%
Oud
56%
54%

Performance

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO Insignia Ermine
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

This scent is potent and sweet, making it less suitable for an office environment where subtlety is key. Its warmth and sensuality are perfect for dates and evening events, while its crowd-pleasing nature allows for classy casual wear.

Insignia Ermine

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its immense longevity and fierce projection make it a poor fit for office or daily casual wear, where it would overwhelm. However, its bold nature could work for a statement date night or a formal event if applied very sparingly, as it's definitely not subtle.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Powdery, Sweet accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

SHAGHAF OUD AHMAR CPO
Insignia Ermine
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