Mashrabya
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Narcotic Delight
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent - a love it or hate it affair. Some call it a masterpiece with a cult following, others reckon it's a screechy, headache-inducing disaster. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for apple shisha vibes.
Narcotic Delight is a bold, boozy cherry-vanilla powerhouse that divides opinion; some find it a sexy, addictive masterpiece, while others are put off by its intensity, synthetic vibe, or overwhelming sweetness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 14% |
| Fruity | 22% | 15% |
| Green | 7% | 2% |
| Sweet | 31% | 32% |
| Warm | 31% | 27% |
| Woody | 12% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 10% |
| Animalic | 6% | 1% |
| Fresh | 12% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Mashrabya's strong projection and longevity, combined with its sweet and smoky profile, make it less suitable for office or sports. It shines on dates and cooler-weather casual outings, with some finding it acceptable for formal events due to its sophistication.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its enormous sillage and longevity, this scent is ill-suited for the office, where it could easily overpower colleagues. Its seductive boozy cherry and tobacco notes, frequently described in reviews as 'sexy' and 'intoxicating', make it ideal for dates and evening events. While leaning towards night-time wear, its opulent character also fits formal evening gatherings, but it's too heavy and sweet for casual daytime or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Vanilla, Tobacco accords and Patchouli, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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