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Which Should You Buy?
Maahir is an absolute beast - a powerful, divisive Middle Eastern fragrance. If you want a loud, room-filling rose-oud with huge sillage, this is your horse.
This is a pretty consensus crowd-pleaser for those who like a soft, sweet floral-musk, but some find the musk challenging. If you want "angelic" or "sophisticated" in a bottle, give it a go, but do sample first to avoid the common musk-induced headaches.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 7% |
| Floral | 32% | 33% |
| Fruity | 21% | 19% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 32% | 29% |
| Warm | 3% | 2% |
| Woody | 9% | 11% |
| Earthy | 0% | 1% |
| Animalic | 10% | 14% |
| Fresh | 13% | 15% |
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
Given its beast-mode projection and powerful oud-rose accords, Maahir is best reserved for formal events or evening dates where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its intensity makes it unsuitable for office or casual wear.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive scent profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as noted by several reviewers. The elegant floral-fruity musk is also well-suited for dates. However, its moderate longevity and projection means it might get lost in a loud formal environment, and it is entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fruity, Musky accords and Peach, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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