86%
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Zikra Eau de Parfum bottle Zikra
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Odyssey Black Forest Eau de Parfum bottle Odyssey Black Forest

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zikra
This Maceration Station mystery is either a boozy, sweet powerhouse or a fleeting whiff of disappointment, depending on the bottle, the batch, and when you sniff it. If you get a good one, expect an Angel's Share clone that actually performs; otherwise, you'll be left wanting more.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Odyssey Black Forest
This is a seriously sweet, dark, and syrupy gourmand. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with a huge projection that some adore for its photorealistic decadence, while others find it cloying and overwhelming. Not for the faint of heart, or those who dislike smelling like a dessert.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 7%
Fruity 7% 9%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 53% 52%
Warm 31% 27%
Woody 17% 7%
Earthy 11% 6%
Animalic 0% 7%
Fresh 0% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zikra EdP
Odyssey Black Forest EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Praline 36% vs 25%
Vanilla 35% vs 20%
Only in Zikra
Sandalwood 27%
Only in Odyssey Black Forest
Tonka Bean 21% Musk 17% Woody 16%

Accords

Zikra Odyssey Black Forest
100%
Warm Spicy
45%
90%
Sweet
100%
87%
Woody
80%
Vanilla
55%
78%
Cinnamon
45%
Caramel
54%
50%
Powdery
49%
Amber
Cherry
49%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
45%
Sweet shared
90%
100%
87%
Vanilla shared
80%
55%
Cinnamon shared
78%
45%
54%
50%
49%
49%

Performance

Zikra Odyssey Black Forest
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Zikra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, sweet, boozy nature makes it less suitable for casual office wear, but excellent for date nights and special events where a bold, luxurious statement is desired. Some reviews mention it's best for holidays, further cementing its special occasion appeal.

Odyssey Black Forest

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its immense sweetness and powerful sillage make it unsuitable for professional settings, but perfect for intimate dates. It’s too strong for casual daytime wear unless applied very sparingly, and certainly not for active wear. The intense gourmand profile also reduces its versatility for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
81%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Praline, Cinnamon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zikra
Odyssey Black Forest
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