86%
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Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum bottle Maharjan Gold
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2022 Year 2022
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum
This one's a wild card, Maharan Gold is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find it luxurious and cosy, others are scrubbing off 'pine' and 'paint'. If you embrace the unexpected, you might just find your new obsession, but it's definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Most of the reviews are for the *other* Ser Al Malik, the women's version, making it tough to pin down. But for the chaps' version, expect a bold, spicy, and woody affair - definitely for those who like to stand out, perhaps a bit too much for some.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 5%
Floral 21% 24%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 6% 11%
Sweet 13% 14%
Warm 33% 40%
Woody 16% 17%
Earthy 12% 8%
Animalic 9% 3%
Fresh 11% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Maharjan Gold EdP
Ser Al Malik EdP

Notes

Only in Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum
Pepper 54% Lavender 46%
Only in Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum
Geranium 100%
Only in Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum
Incense 49% Tuberose 26% Jasmine 25%
Only in Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 60% Pepper 40%
Shared Notes
Amber 23% vs 57%
Cedar 23% vs 42%
Only in Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum
Caramel 33% Cashmeran 20%

Accords

Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum
100%
Amber
93%
71%
Fresh Spicy
100%
Aromatic
97%
62%
Warm Spicy
85%
72%
Caramel
67%
Smoky
67%
Woody
65%
58%
Balsamic
Rose
58%
54%
Lavender
Herbal
52%
48%
Sweet
46%
Powdery
46%
Amber shared
100%
93%
Fresh Spicy shared
71%
100%
97%
Warm Spicy shared
62%
85%
72%
67%
Woody shared
67%
65%
58%
58%
54%
52%
48%
Powdery shared
46%
46%

Performance

Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and sweet, smoky accords, Maharjan Gold is ill-suited for the office or active wear. It shines in cooler weather settings, making it perfect for date nights or evenings out, but its unique profile might be too polarising for formal events.

Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its intense, spicy, and woody character leans towards evenings and formal wear. The stated intensity and 'offensive' nature to some suggest it's not ideal for close-quarter office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
86%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Pepper, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Maharjan Gold Eau de Parfum
Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum
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