Afkaar Eau de Parfum bottle Afkaar
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££
Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Flowers

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Afkaar Eau de Parfum
Afkaar is a hidden gem for those who want that 'Instant Crush' vibe without the hefty price tag. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches well above its weight in terms of quality and performance, making it a must-try before the hype pushes the price up.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
This polarizing Mancera scent is a bold, long-lasting declaration. Some find it a 'rose-patchouli atomic bomb' or a 'thick and awful' granny smell, while others adore its 'slinky, secretive' charm and 'fabulous' performance. Definitely not one for a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 6%
Floral 17% 13%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 3% 5%
Sweet 21% 21%
Warm 19% 18%
Woody 19% 16%
Earthy 16% 14%
Animalic 14% 17%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Afkaar EdP
Purple Flowers EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 33% vs 19%
Mandarin 16% vs 17%
Only in Afkaar Eau de Parfum
Saffron 33% Bergamot 17%
Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
Fig Tree 25% Pepper 21% Nutmeg 18%
Shared Notes
Rose 25% vs 39%
Patchouli 25% vs 33%
Only in Afkaar Eau de Parfum
Jasmine 25% Amberwood 25%
Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
Cedar 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 35%
Vanilla 16% vs 33%
Only in Afkaar Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 33% Oakmoss 17%
Only in Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
Ambergris 31%

Accords

Afkaar Eau de Parfum Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
84%
Warm Spicy
57%
60%
Fresh Spicy
82%
56%
Rose
77%
72%
Citrus
49%
56%
Patchouli
67%
63%
Powdery
52%
56%
Amber
56%
Musky
48%
Floral
47%
Balsamic
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
57%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
82%
Rose shared
56%
77%
Citrus shared
72%
49%
Patchouli shared
56%
67%
Powdery shared
63%
52%
56%
Musky shared
56%
48%
47%
47%

Performance

Afkaar Eau de Parfum Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Afkaar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and impressive longevity, Afkaar is best suited for evenings and special occasions where you want to make a statement. It's versatile enough for a casual night out but might be a bit much for a formal office setting.

Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and strong projection, often described as a 'nuclear beast', make it less suitable for office wear where discretion is key. The intense rose and woody-spicy accords lend themselves well to evening dates and formal events, though it's still wearable casually by those who prefer a statement scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
87%
Accord
85%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Fresh Spicy, Rose accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Afkaar Eau de Parfum
Purple Flowers Eau de Parfum
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