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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.
Don't be fooled by the name - Montale's Intense Cherry is not what it says on the tin. If you're after a loud and proud cherry bomb, look elsewhere. This is a subtle, largely floral-musk scent with a fleeting hint of cherry, leaving many underwhelmed and wondering where the 'intense' went.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 18% |
| Floral | 32% | 33% |
| Fruity | 21% | 13% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 32% | 29% |
| Warm | 3% | 4% |
| Woody | 9% | 8% |
| Earthy | 0% | 0% |
| Animalic | 10% | 12% |
| Fresh | 13% | 13% |
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 moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic due to its subtle floral nature, the lack of projection and 'cherry bomb' effect makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Musky, White Floral accords and Bergamot, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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