Shahrazad
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
Shahrazad is a warm, woody-vanilla that's often compared to Lattafa's Raghba. It's a cosy, resinous oriental that's perfect for chilly evenings inside, offering decent performance and great value despite some mixed reviews on its longevity.
An honest favourite from the Section d'Or - immortelle and black licorice over a Lutens signature base of dried fruits, cedar, and balsamic resins. Sweet, smoky, oriental, addictive; functionally collector-only today.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 5% |
| Floral | 1% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 45% |
| Green | 1% | 10% |
| Sweet | 27% | 90% |
| Warm | 36% | 90% |
| Woody | 30% | 60% |
| Earthy | 19% | 45% |
| Animalic | 14% | 10% |
| Fresh | 2% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, resinous nature and moderate projection make it more suitable for evening and cooler weather occasions. While some consider it a good performer, it's generally not loud enough to offend in an office but shines brightest on dates or casual outings.
Seasons
Immortelle-licorice-resin density and the maple-syrup sweetness read warmest in autumn and winter; far too rich for warm-weather wear and the spices push it out of summer entirely.
Occasions
Sweet-smoky-oriental character fits formal evenings and dinners well, with date wear in cooler weather; not for office, sport, or casual daytime where the immortelle reads too distinctive.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Oriental, Resinous accords and Labdanum, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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