88%
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Ser Al Malik Eau de Parfum bottle Ser Al Malik
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Knowledge Men Eau de Parfum bottle Knowledge Men

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ser Al Malik
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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Our Verdict - Knowledge Men
This one is a total let-down. Despite being an EDP, it has the longevity of a fleeting thought and barely any projection. Pleasant, yes, but ultimately weak and forgettable.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 1%
Floral 24% 21%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 11% 5%
Sweet 14% 10%
Warm 40% 46%
Woody 17% 16%
Earthy 8% 12%
Animalic 3% 0%
Fresh 12% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ser Al Malik EdP
Knowledge Men EdP

Notes

Only in Ser Al Malik
Geranium 100%
Only in Knowledge Men
Pepper 54% Lotus 46%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 60% vs 46%
Only in Ser Al Malik
Pepper 40%
Only in Knowledge Men
Iris 53%
Only in Ser Al Malik
Amber 57% Cedar 43%
Only in Knowledge Men
Spicy 67% Woody 33%

Accords

Ser Al Malik Knowledge Men
100%
Fresh Spicy
58%
85%
Warm Spicy
100%
97%
Aromatic
47%
93%
Amber
65%
Woody
52%
Iris
63%
58%
Rose
52%
Herbal
Floral
51%
46%
Powdery
50%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
85%
100%
Aromatic shared
97%
47%
93%
Woody shared
65%
52%
63%
58%
52%
51%
Powdery shared
46%
50%

Performance

Ser Al Malik Knowledge Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ser Al Malik

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.

Knowledge Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extreme weakness in projection and longevity means it's barely noticeable, making it suitable only for very casual, fleeting wear or activities where a strong scent is inappropriate. It would get lost in any formal or dating scenario.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Pepper, Cardamom notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ser Al Malik
Knowledge Men
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