Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum vs Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Fakhar Black

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2022	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	£

Maahir Legacy

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Fakhar Black

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Maahir Legacy

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum

This YSL Y EDP dupe is a bit of a mixed bag. Some think it's a stellar, budget-friendly stand-in, especially after some 'maceration'. Others find it falls flat, lacking the original's depth and often suffering from poor longevity. Definitely a 'try before you buy' due to its divisive synthetic qualities.

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Our Verdict - Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Maahir Legacy is Lattafa's take on the PDM Sedley hype train, promising a fizzy, fresh 'Sprite in a bottle' vibe. It's affordable and a compliment magnet for some, but many reckon it's a synthetic mess with dire performance. Wear with low expectations or layer it, apparently.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	13%	14%
Floral	11%	6%
Fruity	11%	5%
Green	20%	19%
Sweet	13%	9%
Warm	13%	13%
Woody	21%	16%
Earthy	7%	12%
Animalic	0%	5%
Fresh	26%	31%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fakhar Black EdP

Maahir Legacy EdP

Notes

Only in Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum

Apple 42% Bergamot 31% Ginger 26%

Only in Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Lime 26% Mint 22% Grapefruit 19% Lavender 18% Pineapple 15%

Shared Notes

Juniper 22% vs 20%

Geranium 20% vs 18%

Only in Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum

Lavender 33% Sage 24%

Only in Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Pepper 22% Rosemary 21% Frankincense 18%

Shared Notes

Tonka Bean 26% vs 18%

Vetiver 22% vs 19%

Only in Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum

Cedar 26% Amberwood 25%

Only in Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Ambroxan 24% Oakmoss 19% Cashmeran 19%

Accords

Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

100%

Aromatic

100%

96%

Fresh Spicy

99%

62%

Citrus

95%

78%

Woody

57%

71%

Fruity

56%

Green

71%

64%

Fresh

61%

Lavender

46%

55%

Amber

56%

55%

Herbal

Sweet

48%

Musky

44%

Aromatic shared

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

96%

99%

Citrus shared

62%

95%

Woody shared

78%

57%

Fruity

71%

Green shared

56%

71%

Fresh

64%

Lavender shared

61%

46%

Amber shared

55%

56%

Herbal

55%

Sweet

48%

Musky

44%

Performance

Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fakhar Black Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing profile makes it a safe bet for casual wear and the office, with many reviewers specifically calling it 'office and gym safe.' However, inconsistent performance reports, with some finding it light after initial projection, mean it might struggle for impact in formal or evening date settings.

Maahir Legacy Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Casual Sport

Also Works:

Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, often described as a 'gym scent'. Its modest performance, with many reports of poor longevity, means it won't overwhelm an office, but might need reapplication. It lacks the sophistication for formal events.