92%
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Mazaaji Eau de Parfum bottle Mazaaji
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2002
£ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mazaaji Eau de Parfum
Mazaaji is a deeply divisive scent, attracting both fervent adoration and strong repulsion. Some find its strong, sweet floral character intoxicating, while others detect an unsettling 'rotten mandarin' or 'urine' note. A total head-turner, for better or worse.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Essence Pure Eau de Parfum
This is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a chemical disaster, others fall head over heels for its unique coziness. Its excellent performance and sophisticated warmth make it an undeniable gem for those whose skin chemistry hits just right, but blind buying is a gamble.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 18%
Floral 43% 39%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 34% 27%
Warm 5% 6%
Woody 10% 10%
Earthy 11% 11%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 10% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Mazaaji EdP
Essence Pure EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 48% vs 36%
Only in Mazaaji Eau de Parfum
Orange Blossom 51%
Only in Essence Pure Eau de Parfum
Freesia 34% Bergamot 30%
Shared Notes
Rose 56% vs 49%
Jasmine 43% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 30% vs 29%
Vanilla 28% vs 26%
Amber 21% vs 25%
Only in Mazaaji Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 19%
Only in Essence Pure Eau de Parfum
Cedar 18%

Accords

Mazaaji Eau de Parfum Essence Pure Eau de Parfum
71%
Woody
100%
63%
Patchouli
98%
88%
Citrus
76%
61%
Vanilla
87%
55%
Amber
84%
70%
Rose
Floral
68%
55%
Warm Spicy
64%
54%
Powdery
62%
Balsamic
58%
Earthy
57%
51%
Sweet
Woody shared
71%
100%
Patchouli shared
63%
98%
Citrus shared
88%
76%
Vanilla shared
61%
87%
Amber shared
55%
84%
70%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
64%
Powdery shared
54%
62%
58%
57%
51%

Performance

Mazaaji Eau de Parfum Essence Pure Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Mazaaji Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'loud' and 'beast mode' projection, Mazaaji is too overwhelming for an office setting but perfect for dates or evening events where you want to be noticed. Its strong floral and sweet character makes it less suitable for casual or sport wear, though some find it versatile enough for daily use in moderate applications.

Essence Pure Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its impressive longevity and strong, warm, woody-vanilla accords make it perhaps too prominent for a busy office, but absolutely perfect for dates and formal events. While not exactly casual-wear, its comforting nature lends itself to relaxed evenings out.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
93%
Accord
70%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Patchouli, Vanilla accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Mazaaji Eau de Parfum
Essence Pure Eau de Parfum
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