Daarej
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
This Is Not A Blue Bottle 1.4
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Which Should You Buy?
Daarej is a divisive beast, loved for its unique charm and bargain price, yet scoffed at by others for being too synthetic, too sweet, or smelling like Grandma's powder. It's a risk, but a cheap one that could just become your signature.
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a unique spiced amber, a Christmas cake in a bottle. Others think it's a nasty concoction of curry and toilet cleaner. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 17% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 9% | 12% |
| Sweet | 25% | 27% |
| Warm | 27% | 24% |
| Woody | 10% | 9% |
| Earthy | 15% | 16% |
| Animalic | 9% | 6% |
| Fresh | 8% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet and soft nature makes it suitable for intimate or casual settings, with many reviewers calling it a great date night scent. Although some say it's office-friendly due to its 'inoffensive' character, its potential for strong projection means a higher office score. It's too sweet and rich for formal or sport occasions.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its sweet and spicy nature, which some find strong and others subtle, leans it away from being an ideal office scent. It could work for a date night, bringing a unique, intriguing aura, but it's probably too polarising for many formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Patchouli, Artemisia notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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