Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum bottle Al Azra'a Black
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2015 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Symphonie Eau de Parfum bottle Symphonie

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum
A solid, approachable oud-incense combo that's better than its price tag suggests. If you're looking for a simple oud beyond roses, this is a great blind buy for a night out - just don't expect it to scream across the room.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Symphonie Eau de Parfum
If you like Layton, you'll love this. It's divisive only because it's so similar to other big hitters, not because it's a bad scent. A great performer, it's a classy crowd-pleaser that won't go unnoticed.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 4%
Floral 0% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 4%
Sweet 10% 19%
Warm 55% 64%
Woody 15% 10%
Earthy 30% 16%
Animalic 10% 7%
Fresh 0% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Azra'a Black EdP
Symphonie EdP

Notes

Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum
Symphonie Eau de Parfum
Shared Notes
Incense 100% vs 35%
Only in Symphonie Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 43% Amber 21%

Accords

Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum Symphonie Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
100%
98%
Oud
61%
Warm Spicy
97%
92%
Smoky
65%
86%
Woody
69%
Balsamic
52%
Aromatic
55%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Oud
98%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
97%
Smoky shared
92%
65%
86%
Balsamic shared
69%
52%
55%

Performance

Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum Symphonie Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its moderate sillage and 6-8 hour longevity, this scent is well-suited for evenings out, whether dressed up for a date or a formal event. While generally too rich for the gym, its non-overpowering nature makes it acceptable for casual wear or even a discreet office setting if applied lightly.

Symphonie Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its strong performance and dominant amber and spicy accords make it less suitable for the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with reports of excellent longevity, makes it ideal for dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Smoky accords and Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Al Azra'a Black Eau de Parfum
Symphonie Eau de Parfum
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