87%
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d'Orient Eau de Toilette bottle d'Orient
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Al Shariga Eau de Parfum bottle Al Shariga

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - d'Orient
A truly polarising scent, d'Orient either delivers a gorgeous, sweet, spicy, ambery warmth, or a hideous whiff of burning plastic. You won't know until you try it, but those who love it, really love it.
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Our Verdict - Al Shariga
This one's a solid, authentic Middle Eastern vibe, leaning into the spicy warmth of amber and pepper. It's not trying to be a crowd-pleaser, but it's genuinely unique and fantastic value for money.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 1% 3%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 1%
Sweet 19% 27%
Warm 48% 63%
Woody 27% 13%
Earthy 24% 21%
Animalic 9% 12%
Fresh 1% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
d'Orient EdT
Al Shariga EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 37% vs 61%
Pepper 18% vs 38%
Only in d'Orient
Incense 25% Woody 19%

Accords

d'Orient Al Shariga
100%
Amber
100%
99%
Warm Spicy
83%
58%
Fresh Spicy
83%
Oud
72%
62%
Woody
57%
Smoky
47%
Balsamic
Animalic
44%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
99%
83%
Fresh Spicy shared
58%
83%
Oud
72%
62%
57%
47%
44%

Performance

d'Orient Al Shariga
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

d'Orient

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its warm, spicy, and amber-heavy profile makes it too intense for a typical office setting, but perfect for dates and eveningwear. While some find utility in casual settings, it's definitely not a sport scent.

Al Shariga

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its potent warmth and potential for good sillage, this leans away from a daily office scent. Its unique and bold character makes it suitable for evenings out or more intimate date settings, where its distinctive aroma can shine without being overpowering.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
88%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Amber, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

d'Orient
Al Shariga
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