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United Arab Emirates Eau de Parfum bottle United Arab Emirates Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Key of Life Eau de Parfum bottle Key of Life EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - United Arab Emirates Parfum
An intense and luxurious fragrance evocative of the opulence of the Middle East, perfect for those who enjoy complex rich scents.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Key of Life EDP
This one's a proper beast, a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. While some find the dense rose and spice absolutely gorgeous and luxurious, others are put off by its intensity and synthetic leanings. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you're after a bold statement, this could be your key.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
United Arab Emirates Parfum
Key of Life EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 41%
Only in United Arab Emirates
Lemon 46%
Only in Key of Life
Artemisia 58%
Shared Notes
Rose 38% vs 19%
Jasmine 33% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Musk 14% vs 53%
Only in Key of Life
Benzoin 46%

Accords

United Arab Emirates Key of Life
90%
Woody
100%
80%
Warm Spicy
85%
70%
Amber
83%
Aromatic
77%
70%
Floral
50%
Earthy
69%
Rose
66%
40%
Musky
64%
Herbal
58%
Woody shared
90%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
85%
Amber shared
70%
83%
77%
70%
Earthy shared
50%
69%
66%
Musky shared
40%
64%
58%

Performance

United Arab Emirates Key of Life
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

United Arab Emirates

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The rich and spicy composition fits well in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and spring where the warmth of the fragrance can shine without being overwhelming.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume's strong projection and intense character make it more suited for evening and special occasions, such as dates and formal events, rather than casual or office settings.

Key of Life

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, long-lasting nature makes it quite unsuitable for an office setting, as noted by its 'wicked strong' projection. However, the warm, rich, and sensual profile, with florals that dry down to a pleasing musk, makes it a strong contender for date nights and formal events, leaving a memorable sillage.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
30%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

United Arab Emirates Parfum
Key of Life EDP
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