Blessed Baraka
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Vanilla Vice
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Blessed Baraka is a divisive, intoxicating amber-musk that some find heavenly and others, pure chemical hell. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans praising its dark, sexy allure and mystique, while detractors are left recoiling from what they perceive as industrial-strength synthetics and an offensive 'rubber' or 'sick' smell. Sample first, no blind buying unless you live for drama.
This isn't your average vanilla; it's a divisive beast. Some adore its woody, musky depth, finding it cosy and sophisticated beyond the typical gourmand. Others are straight-up repulsed by what they describe as a sharp, synthetic, or chemical mess. Sample first, this one's a proper gamble.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 15% | 13% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 38% | 38% |
| Warm | 17% | 12% |
| Woody | 23% | 17% |
| Earthy | 7% | 8% |
| Animalic | 23% | 23% |
| Fresh | 3% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Blessed Baraka's strong, dense character and sometimes imposing sillage make it ill-suited for the office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It truly shines for dates and evening events, where its mysterious, sexy vibe can be appreciated without overwhelming a confined space. Its warmth makes it ideal for colder weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is perhaps too intense for an office environment unless applied very sparingly. It shines on dates or casual outings where its warm, sensual nature can be appreciated. It's a bit too bold for strenuous sports but could work for some modern formal events, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Amber, Woody accords and Vanilla, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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