Toscano Leather
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Shamal
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a fiercely divisive beast of a leather fragrance, often hailed as an astonishingly accurate Tom Ford dupe. Prepare for a full-on, raw leather experience many love, but just as many find too animalic, smoky, or even reminiscent of an ashtray. Definitely not a blind buy.
Shamal is divisive - a unique amber-fruity blend that some find captivatingly exotic and smooth, while others dismiss it as synthetic and headache-inducing. It's an acquired taste; love it or loathe it, you won't forget it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 7% | 3% |
| Fruity | 5% | 8% |
| Green | 7% | 6% |
| Sweet | 21% | 20% |
| Warm | 32% | 19% |
| Woody | 13% | 20% |
| Earthy | 19% | 15% |
| Animalic | 27% | 29% |
| Fresh | 3% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent, statement-making leather and animalic profile, coupled with strong projection and longevity, make it unsuitable for an office setting. It's much better suited for cool weather evenings, dates, or formal events where it can make a sophisticated, bold impression without overwhelming confined spaces or casual activities.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, sometimes challenging, scent profile make it less suitable for office wear. However, its exotic and bold character is perfect for evening events, dates, or formal gatherings where you want to make an impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Smoky, Fruity accords and Woody, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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