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Karagoz Extrait bottle Karagoz Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2017 Year 2004
££ Price Tier ££
Red Eau de Toilette bottle Red EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Karagoz Extrait
This one is a real head-scratcher and a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect beast-mode performance but prepare for it to divide opinion faster than a politician's promise. It's bold, it's unique, and it might just smell like grape-flavoured detergent.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Red EDT
This one's a proper crowd-pleaser, fresh and fruity, but its notoriously poor performance means many feel short-changed. If you demand longevity, look elsewhere; otherwise, it's a solid, unpretentious pick.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Karagoz Extrait
Red EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver 100% vs 45%
Only in Red
Patchouli 54%

Accords

Karagoz Red
100%
Fruity
80%
68%
Woody
100%
77%
Sweet
73%
Green
70%
58%
Aromatic
71%
Fresh
61%
60%
Earthy
54%
50%
Patchouli
58%
54%
Oud
50%
Amber
Conifer
49%
Balsamic
46%
Fruity shared
100%
80%
Woody shared
68%
100%
77%
Green shared
73%
70%
Aromatic shared
58%
71%
61%
Earthy shared
60%
54%
Patchouli shared
50%
58%
Oud
54%
50%
49%
46%

Performance

Karagoz Red
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Karagoz

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and polarising scent profile make it unsuitable for office settings due to potential irritation. However, its uniqueness and powerful projection lend themselves well to casual and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly formal.

Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear, dates, and sports. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it's not ideal for formal events or demanding office environments where a stronger presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
72%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, green, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Karagoz Extrait
Red EDT
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