Shaghaf Men Eau de Parfum bottle Shaghaf Men
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- Year 2018
£ Price Tier ££££
Smart Black Eau de Parfum bottle Smart Black

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaghaf Men
This one's a divisive cheapie: some call it a fantastic, fruity-fresh daily driver at a bargain price, others a synthetic nightmare. Expect a lively citrus opening followed by a sweet, slightly woody dry-down, but don't expect it to blow your mind or last all day. It's affordable, but polarising.
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Our Verdict - Smart Black
If looking for a clone of high-end amber warmth that won't break the bank, Smart Black delivers. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight in terms of scent profile, making it a surprisingly solid blind buy for those new to amber fragrances.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 20% 18%
Floral 5% 6%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 10% 11%
Sweet 16% 16%
Warm 15% 22%
Woody 14% 13%
Earthy 11% 13%
Animalic 3% 4%
Fresh 25% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shaghaf Men EdP
Smart Black EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 30% vs 31%
Lavender 28% vs 37%
Only in Shaghaf Men
Orange 41%
Only in Smart Black
Bergamot 31%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 17% vs 29%
Cinnamon 16% vs 20%
Sage 14% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Praline 22% vs 18%
Tolu Balsam 16% vs 25%
Ebony 15% vs 25%

Accords

Shaghaf Men Smart Black
100%
Aromatic
61%
94%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Citrus
94%
Sweet
61%
74%
Amber
89%
79%
Woody
81%
67%
Marine
57%
Balsamic
49%
Powdery
55%
52%
Lavender
44%
51%
Herbal
Patchouli
44%
Aromatic shared
100%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
94%
100%
95%
Sweet shared
94%
61%
Amber shared
74%
89%
Woody shared
79%
81%
67%
Balsamic shared
57%
49%
55%
Lavender shared
52%
44%
51%
44%

Performance

Shaghaf Men Smart Black
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaghaf Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, mass-appealing profile makes it great for casual wear and the gym, but its moderate projection and sometimes synthetic notes mean it's less suited for formal events. While some find it office-safe due to its freshness, others note a potential for it to be too 'gummy bear'-like or artificial for professional settings.

Smart Black

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This amber-heavy, spicy scent is more suited for evenings and cooler weather. Its noticeable sillage makes it a good choice for dates and social gatherings, but it might be too prominent for a conservative office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Lavender, Praline notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shaghaf Men
Smart Black
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