Shaal Nur Eau de Parfum vs 154 Cologne Eau de Parfum

Shaal Nur

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1997	Year	2001
££	Price Tier	££

154 Cologne

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaal Nur

This Etro offering is a proper shapeshifter, a complex aromatic woody scent that sparks division. Some find it a beautifully evolved, elegant wear, others are left wanting. Expect an 'old-school' vibe with a modern twist, but don't expect it to stay the same from first spray to dry-down.

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Our Verdict - 154 Cologne

This isn't just a classic for Jo Malone, it's a classy, versatile number some call underrated. The community is split on its performance, but generally agree it's a sophisticated, fresh scent with a woody, aromatic dry down. A real gem, if you can find it.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	22%	27%
Floral	7%	6%
Fruity	6%	4%
Green	18%	14%
Sweet	11%	14%
Warm	15%	12%
Woody	17%	14%
Earthy	10%	13%
Animalic	3%	5%
Fresh	20%	22%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Shaal Nur EdP

154 Cologne EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 20% vs 35%

Grapefruit 15% vs 35%

Mandarin 11% vs 29%

Only in Shaal Nur

Coriander 19% Lemon 18% Rosewood 16%

Only in Shaal Nur

Rosemary 22% Tarragon 18% Thyme 17% Petitgrain 15% Rose 14% Fruity 14%

Only in 154 Cologne

Nutmeg 37% Lavender 34% Basil 29%

Shared Notes

Vetiver 18% vs 36%

Patchouli 14% vs 22%

Musk 10% vs 22%

Only in Shaal Nur

Incense 18% Opoponax 14% Nutmeg 13% Cedar 12%

Only in 154 Cologne

Vanilla 18%

Accords

Shaal Nur 154 Cologne

100%

Aromatic

86%

67%

Fresh Spicy

100%

80%

Woody

63%

72%

Citrus

70%

56%

Amber

46%

Earthy

56%

Lavender

56%

55%

Balsamic

Green

51%

44%

Smoky

Aromatic shared

100%

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

67%

100%

Woody shared

80%

63%

Citrus shared

72%

70%

Amber

56%

Earthy shared

46%

56%

Lavender

56%

Balsamic

55%

Green

51%

Smoky

44%

Performance

Shaal Nur 154 Cologne

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaal Nur

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Shaal Nur, with its moderate to strong sillage and complex aromatic-woody profile, is best suited for social and formal occasions where its nuanced development can be appreciated. While some find it too potent for daily office wear, its 'intelligent' and 'classy' feel makes it a good fit for dates and formal events, and versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.

154 Cologne

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, though some find it a bit too mature for younger wearers. While versatile, its moderate projection and potential for warmth might make it less ideal for vigorous sports or very formal events.