Sidi Bel-Abbès
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Nawaf
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A smoky tobacco-and-leather meditation on the Algerian town of the same name, opening with a startlingly evocative oud-adjacent handshake of fig, cumin, and smoke before settling into honeyed beeswax, tobacco, and worn leather. Brief, beautiful, divisive - a haunting Sheldrake construction wrapped in Lutens mythology.
Divisive, powerful, and not for the faint-hearted. Nawaf is a bold statement, evoking rich Middle Eastern luxury, but be warned - it's strong and needs careful application. Not everyone's cup of tea, but those who love it, really love it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 2% |
| Floral | 2% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 2% |
| Sweet | 36% | 17% |
| Warm | 28% | 41% |
| Woody | 6% | 10% |
| Earthy | 15% | 24% |
| Animalic | 39% | 20% |
| Fresh | 0% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for cold-weather wear - the tobacco, leather, and honeyed beeswax bloom against winter air and feel cloying in summer heat. Autumn and winter only.
Occasions
An evening and date-night fragrance - the smoky leather and tobacco read as warm and intimate, not corporate. Too distinctive for desk wear, too refined for casual rotation.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Nawaf is too powerful for everyday office wear. It truly shines for date nights and formal events, where its bold and luxurious character can make a lasting impression. Casual wear is possible, but only in very cold weather and with minimal application.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Tobacco, Animalic accords and Tobacco, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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