Al Waseem
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Hydrangea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Al Waseem is a proper shape-shifter, opening with a bold, almost feminine floral punch that miraculously dries down to an old-school barbershop scent. It's a challenging ride for some, but many reckon the dry-down is utterly worth the wait for this surprisingly complex and versatile scent.
This is a clean, green, realistic floral that gets a bit soapy and melancholic for some, and a public loo cleaner for others. Definitely one to sample first, as it's a bit of a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 56% | 53% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 23% | 20% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 14% | 0% |
| Woody | 0% | 9% |
| Earthy | 5% | 6% |
| Animalic | 6% | 10% |
| Fresh | 17% | 19% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its fresh spicy and floral accords, make it suitable for a range of occasions, adapting well to casual wear and even some office settings, despite initial strong florals. Given its unique evolution, it can surprisingly fit warmer weather casual and even date nights, though its floral opening might be too bold for formal events.
Seasons
A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and close sillage make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While some find it romantic, its clean and green character, along with reports of soapy undertones, don't scream 'date night'.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Fresh Spicy, Rose accords and Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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