Khashabi
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aqua Gold
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Khashabi is a divisive beast: some laud its clean, woody freshness as a versatile everyday scent, others dismiss it as harshly synthetic and forgettable. At this price point, you might just be buying it for the bottle, a surprisingly common sentiment.
This one is a divisive freshie from Montale - don't let the name fool you into expecting a typical light aquatic. It's potent and masculine, with some finding it a refined, long-lasting citrus-woody blend, while others dismiss it as an overly harsh, generic designer scent. A love-it-or-hate-it affair.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 29% | 18% |
| Floral | 32% | 33% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 5% | 6% |
| Sweet | 11% | 14% |
| Warm | 0% | 2% |
| Woody | 18% | 14% |
| Earthy | 5% | 4% |
| Animalic | 12% | 18% |
| Fresh | 21% | 22% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and moderately projecting nature makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially in warmer weather. The strong woody and musky drydown might be too straightforward for a formal event, and it lacks the romantic depth for a date.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Despite its freshness, Aqua Gold's potency means it needs careful application for the office, but it's great for casual settings and warm weather. Its assertive, masculine profile makes it suitable for dates, while its strength might be overwhelming for formal events, though it's clean enough for active wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, White Floral, Woody accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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