90%
Very Similar
Genius Eau de Parfum bottle Genius
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2026
£££££ Price Tier £
Shaheen Eau de Parfum bottle Shaheen

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Genius
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Genius
This one's a proper dark horse, giving off 'sophisticated gent' vibes without trying too hard. It's a fresh, versatile take on classic masculinity. A genuinely solid blind buy if you're into earthy aromatics with a bit of a kick.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Shaheen
A fresh, peppery rose with a solid woody base, Shaheen is one to watch. It's got layers without being overwhelming, offering a bit of sophistication for everyday wear.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 15%
Floral 10% 17%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 13% 18%
Sweet 10% 10%
Warm 22% 21%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 20% 22%
Animalic 8% 2%
Fresh 17% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Genius EdP
Shaheen EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 20% vs 50%

Accords

Genius Shaheen
100%
Fresh Spicy
100%
82%
Aromatic
74%
73%
Earthy
52%
65%
Woody
63%
63%
Leather
63%
Mossy
63%
Tobacco
58%
Citrus
58%
58%
Green
52%
Patchouli
58%
Rose
58%
52%
Fresh
Amber
49%
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
82%
74%
Earthy shared
73%
52%
Woody shared
65%
63%
63%
63%
63%
Citrus shared
58%
58%
Green shared
58%
52%
58%
58%
52%
49%

Performance

Genius Shaheen
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Genius

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of freshness and underlying sophistication makes it versatile for most settings, though its rich base might be a touch heavy for strenuous sport. The aromatic and earthy accords lend themselves well to both casual and more dressed-up encounters, shining particularly on a date.

Shaheen

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its blend of fresh, spicy, and woody notes makes it versatile but leans more towards casual and office settings, as it’s present without being overly assertive. The rose and pepper give it enough character for a date, but it might be a bit too relaxed for highly formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Basil, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Genius
Shaheen
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