Fakhama EDP

The Spirit of Dubai   Original
4%
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Fakhama Eau de Parfum bottle Fakhama EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Magnificence Eau de Parfum bottle Magnificence EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fakhama EDP
Fakhama is a powerful, unapologetically opulent rose-oud that demands attention. While familiar to some, its masterful blending and beast-mode performance make it a showstopper, if you're prepared for its commanding presence and price tag.
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Our Verdict - Magnificence EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fakhama - The Spirit of Dubai - a woody fragrance led by Cardamom, Coffee, Elemi, with warm spicy 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
Fakhama EDP
Magnificence EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coriander 12% vs 22%
Patchouli 11% vs 18%
Vetiver 10% vs 31%
Ginger 10% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Amber 12% vs 19%
Leather 11% vs 23%
Oakmoss 9% vs 30%

Accords

Fakhama Magnificence
100%
Warm Spicy
78%
74%
Woody
90%
89%
Fruity
87%
Amber
42%
83%
Sweet
81%
Animalic
Coffee
66%
64%
Musky
61%
Oud
61%
Rose
61%
Leather
54%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
78%
Woody shared
74%
90%
89%
Amber shared
87%
42%
83%
81%
66%
64%
Oud
61%
61%
Leather shared
61%
54%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Fakhama

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and impressive longevity, Fakhama is too assertive for an office environment, but perfectly suited for making a grand entrance at formal events or intimate date nights. It's a statement piece, not a casual spritz.

Magnificence

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fakhama EDP
Magnificence EDP
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