Shaghaf Oud Aswad EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 2004 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Magnetique Spice For Men EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This isn't a shy scent, so if you're not into big, bold rose-ouds, steer clear. Some find it a chemical mess, others hail it a masterpiece. For the price, it's a stellar entry into traditional Middle Eastern perfumery, but it's divisive and definitely not a safe blind buy.
Magnetique Spice clones Escada's discontinued Magnetism for Men - that smooth, sophisticated saffron-leather amber-woody with a powdery, balsamic drydown. One owner of the original calls the dupe 90% there and even prefers it; the budget take just runs a touch smokier and sweeter than the suede-soft original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode performance and strong sillage, this is not one for the office or casual daytime wear, as it's far too overpowering. It shines in evening settings, especially dates and formal events, where its opulent oud and rose profile can command attention.
Seasons
The warm saffron-leather-amber blend is built for autumn and winter; it feels heavy and cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
Smooth and sophisticated for evenings, dates and formal wear, with enough ease for cooler casual days; too rich for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, warm spicy, leather
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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