Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Layla
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's a divine, luxurious scent, a beast-mode bargain taking them straight to the desert. Others, though, smell cheap synthetics, grandma's dusty attic, or even a 'diaper'. Love it or loathe it, it's definitely not for the faint of heart.
This is a seriously under-celebrated gem from Xerjoff, offering a refined and sophisticated amber-vanilla experience. While some find it leans feminine, especially in the opening, its creamy, well-blended character makes it undeniably elegant and a proper hidden treasure.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 15% | 14% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 27% | 33% |
| Warm | 27% | 34% |
| Woody | 22% | 18% |
| Earthy | 23% | 16% |
| Animalic | 8% | 11% |
| Fresh | 5% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's prone to cloying. The dense, warm, and sweet accords are ideal for dates and evening formal events, but it's too heavy for casual daytime wear unless it's very cold.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sophisticated and smooth projection makes it perfect for dates and formal events, leaving a refined aura. While it could work in an office in moderation, its warmth and subtle sweetness might be a bit much for everyday casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Patchouli, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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