88%
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Shaari Eau de Parfum bottle Shaari
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Batoul Eau de Parfum bottle Batoul

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Shaari
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaari
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent spice, deep leather, and a divisive oud that some find heavenly and others, well, a bit like a chicken coop. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but incredible value if it clicks for you.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Batoul
Batoul is a divisive beast: a rich, woody-amber oil that polarises with its strong projection and distinct Middle Eastern style. You'll either love its opulent warmth and lasting presence or find it too heavy and cloying, with some even reporting a 'burnt plastic' note.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 13% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 22% 28%
Warm 29% 31%
Woody 28% 29%
Earthy 12% 16%
Animalic 22% 22%
Fresh 2% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shaari EdP
Batoul EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 31% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Amber 17% vs 46%
Vanilla 16% vs 53%

Accords

Shaari Batoul
100%
Warm Spicy
83%
61%
Woody
100%
95%
Amber
78%
87%
Leather
74%
80%
Smoky
Vanilla
73%
64%
Oud
64%
Powdery
49%
61%
Animalic
52%
61%
Balsamic
55%
Cinnamon
Metallic
48%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
83%
Woody shared
61%
100%
Amber shared
95%
78%
Leather shared
87%
74%
80%
73%
Oud
64%
Powdery shared
64%
49%
Animalic shared
61%
52%
61%
55%
48%

Performance

Shaari Batoul
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaari

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and longevity make it unsuitable for office settings where it could be overwhelming. It truly shines for formal events and dates, offering a unique, confident aroma, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sports.

Batoul

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a heavy, projecting oil best suited for evenings and special occasions where its sillage won't overwhelm. Its strong presence and warm, spicy nature make it less appropriate for an office environment or casual daytime wear, but perfect for a cold weather date or formal event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Leather accords and Leather, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shaari
Batoul
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