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Shem Eau de Parfum bottle Shem EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2021 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Story Eau de Parfum bottle Story EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shem EDP
This is a bold, divisive beast. Shem demands attention with its unique, challenging blend of leathery rose and earthy notes. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its powerful, sophisticated aura.
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Our Verdict - Story EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage - Myths Man - a powdery fragrance led by Orris, Chrysanthemum, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shem EDP
Story EDP

Notes

Accords

Shem Story
100%
Aromatic
Powdery
90%
86%
Rose
85%
Woody
78%
78%
Earthy
75%
Leather
54%
66%
Floral
66%
58%
Animalic
55%
Amber
42%
100%
90%
86%
Woody shared
85%
78%
78%
Leather shared
75%
54%
Floral shared
66%
66%
58%
Amber shared
55%
42%

Performance

Shem Story
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shem

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Shem's beast-mode performance and strong, oriental leather-rose profile make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. However, its luxurious, unique aroma is perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date night or formal event, where its intensity can be appreciated.

Story

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The powdery character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its powdery, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shem EDP
Story EDP
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