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Oajan Eau de Parfum bottle Oajan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier ££
Shaghaf Oud Elixir Eau de Parfum bottle Shaghaf Oud Elixir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oajan EDP
This one's a proper Christmas cracker, if you're into smelling like a gourmet mince pie. It's a divisive gourmand Beast Mode scent from older batches, though newer ones seem to have taken a hit in the oomph department. Still, it's a beautifully blended, indulgent treat for cold weather.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Shaghaf Oud Elixir EDP
This is a seriously polarising beast. Shaghaf Oud Elixir doubles down on the original's intensity, delivering a potent, grown-up oud and rose bomb. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's an absolute addiction. Expect atomic performance, for better or worse.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oajan EDP
Shaghaf Oud Elixir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 39%
Musk 20% vs 26%
Only in Shaghaf Oud Elixir
Amber 34%

Accords

Oajan Shaghaf Oud Elixir
100%
Warm Spicy
56%
77%
Sweet
100%
99%
Amber
72%
96%
Vanilla
79%
Oud
94%
86%
Cinnamon
79%
Honey
Rose
63%
49%
Powdery
60%
58%
Floral
48%
Musky
58%
54%
Balsamic
Lactonic
51%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
56%
Sweet shared
77%
100%
Amber shared
99%
72%
Vanilla shared
96%
79%
Oud
94%
86%
79%
63%
Powdery shared
49%
60%
58%
Musky shared
48%
58%
54%
51%

Performance

Oajan Shaghaf Oud Elixir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oajan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong projection and rich gourmand character, Oajan is far too intense for a typical office environment. It shines brightest on a date or for evening casual wear, as its warmth and sweetness create an inviting aura. For formal events, it suits colder weather where its opulent nature can be appreciated without being overwhelming. Definitely not for sport.

Shaghaf Oud Elixir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear projection and sweetness make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear, potentially being cloying. It shines brightest for date nights and special events where its intense, luxurious character can make a lasting impression.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oajan EDP
Shaghaf Oud Elixir EDP
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