Myrrhe Mystère Eau de Parfum bottle Myrrhe Mystère
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2018
£££££ Price Tier £
Shaghaf Oud Aswad Eau de Parfum bottle Shaghaf Oud Aswad

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Myrrhe Mystère
Tom Ford's Myrrhe Mystère is a deeply divisive blend, attracting both lavish praise for its rich, mysterious depth and sharp criticism for its perceived mediocrity and exorbitant price. It's a myrrh-forward journey that polarises wearers between transcendental luxury and profound disappointment.
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Our Verdict - Shaghaf Oud Aswad
This isn't a shy scent, so if you're not into big, bold rose-ouds, steer clear. Some find it a chemical mess, others hail it a masterpiece. For the price, it's a stellar entry into traditional Middle Eastern perfumery, but it's divisive and definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 10% 16%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 9% 7%
Sweet 26% 22%
Warm 16% 20%
Woody 16% 22%
Earthy 14% 12%
Animalic 24% 22%
Fresh 4% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Myrrhe Mystère EdP
Shaghaf Oud Aswad EdP

Notes

Accords

Myrrhe Mystère Shaghaf Oud Aswad
100%
Amber
67%
Woody
100%
Rose
88%
Oud
84%
76%
Warm Spicy
82%
76%
Powdery
58%
52%
Leather
73%
72%
Vanilla
71%
Balsamic
65%
Sweet
62%
Aromatic
63%
60%
Musky
Animalic
58%
Patchouli
56%
100%
Woody shared
67%
100%
88%
Oud
84%
Warm Spicy shared
76%
82%
Powdery shared
76%
58%
Leather shared
52%
73%
72%
71%
65%
Aromatic shared
62%
63%
60%
58%
56%

Performance

Myrrhe Mystère Shaghaf Oud Aswad
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Myrrhe Mystère

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm, resinous character and moderate sillage make it suitable for intimate or formal evening wear, though it's too much for active wear. The luxurious, enigmatic aura lends itself well to date nights and formal gatherings, while some find it wearable for casual cool-weather moments.

Shaghaf Oud Aswad

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode performance and strong sillage, this is not one for the office or casual daytime wear, as it's far too overpowering. It shines in evening settings, especially dates and formal events, where its opulent oud and rose profile can command attention.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
48%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Musk, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Myrrhe Mystère
Shaghaf Oud Aswad
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