Al Areeq Silver
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Saharian Wind
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Which Should You Buy?
Al Areeq Silver is a full-throttle leather beast that's not for the faint-hearted. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it scent for the experienced nose, lauded for its niche quality at a bargain price, but brace yourself for a challenging opening.
This one's a proper Mancera puzzle; a divisive beast with a challenging opening but a drydown that wins hearts. Not a safe blind buy, but a hidden gem for those who can ride out the initial blast.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 6% |
| Floral | 9% | 12% |
| Fruity | 8% | 1% |
| Green | 10% | 10% |
| Sweet | 17% | 12% |
| Warm | 20% | 21% |
| Woody | 20% | 21% |
| Earthy | 8% | 12% |
| Animalic | 21% | 13% |
| Fresh | 16% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly longevity and strong, challenging sillage make it unsuitable for the office. However, its sophisticated, masculine leather and tobacco profile is perfect for cooler weather formal events or a confident date night. It's too heavy for casual daytime wear.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and beast-mode longevity make it less office-friendly, though some find it acceptable. The rich, warm, and somewhat challenging profile suits cooler weather and more formal or intimate evening occasions, with many reviewers noting its unique, classy appeal for dates or dressier events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Leather accords and Lavender, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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