Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Eau de Parfum vs Elle Anniversary Parfum

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	£££££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

If you enjoy that popular fruity-powdery-amber profile but find some versions a bit much, this is your smoother, more wearable alternative. It's a crowd-pleasing compliment-getter that balances fruitiness with a creamy depth, though some might find it a touch generic.

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Our Verdict - Elle Anniversary

This perfume is a divisive one. While some users describe it as 'beautiful' and 'stunning,' many feel it's 'nothing special' and a 'rip-off' due to its high price and poor performance. The gorgeous bottle is often cited as its main selling point, with the scent itself failing to justify the cost.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	6%	5%
Floral	18%	20%
Fruity	18%	22%
Green	5%	5%
Sweet	31%	29%
Warm	9%	7%
Woody	16%	15%
Earthy	7%	8%
Animalic	10%	12%
Fresh	16%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar EdP

Elle Anniversary Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 19% vs 16%

Only in Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

Peach 24% Melon 24% Freesia 16% Iris 16%

Only in Elle Anniversary

Red Fruits 30% Litchi 27% Apple 27%

Only in Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

Apple 29% Amber 28% Rose 22% Tonka Bean 21%

Only in Elle Anniversary

Peony 34% Jasmine 24% Licorice 22% Cashmere Wood 20%

Shared Notes

Musk 23% vs 33%

Sandalwood 18% vs 22%

Only in Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

Vanilla 25% Cedar 18% Oud 16%

Only in Elle Anniversary

Amber 24% Patchouli 20%

Accords

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Elle Anniversary

100%

Fruity

100%

64%

Fresh

93%

86%

Powdery

52%

68%

Vanilla

60%

Floral

68%

67%

Amber

50%

66%

Sweet

48%

58%

Woody

62%

Musky

62%

60%

Ozonic

58%

Citrus

White Floral

49%

Tropical

48%

Fruity shared

100%

Fresh shared

64%

93%

Powdery shared

86%

52%

Vanilla

68%

Floral shared

60%

68%

Amber shared

67%

50%

Sweet shared

66%

48%

Woody shared

58%

62%

Musky

62%

Ozonic

60%

Citrus

58%

White Floral

49%

Tropical

48%

Performance

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar Elle Anniversary

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaghaf Oud Ahmar

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Sport

Its moderate projection and fresh, clean character make it versatile for most casual and office settings, avoiding any overbearing presence. While quite a few reviews highlight its 'beast mode' longevity, the overall 'shampoo' vibe keeps it from feeling overly formal. Its mass appeal and compliment-getting nature also make it suitable for dates.

Elle Anniversary

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its low sillage and weak longevity make it suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. The fruity, clean profile lends itself well to casual settings, though its lack of presence might make it less impactful for dates or formal events.