Shawq Eau de Parfum bottle Shawq
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- Year 2021
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Al Sheik Rich Special Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Al Sheik Rich Special Edition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shawq
Shawq is a surprisingly good, sweet pineapple bomb for the price, delivering an intoxicating fruity zing that many adore. However, some find it a bit too sweet or synthetic, and performance can be hit-or-miss depending on the batch, with newer releases often being weaker.
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Our Verdict - Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; a decent Aventus dupe if you're into that, but don't expect it to stick around all day. It's a crowd-pleaser that could do with a longevity boost.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 9% 9%
Floral 13% 17%
Fruity 21% 21%
Green 9% 10%
Sweet 12% 19%
Warm 4% 4%
Woody 20% 13%
Earthy 16% 20%
Animalic 14% 16%
Fresh 25% 15%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shawq EdP
Al Sheik Rich Special Edition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pineapple 41% vs 25%
Blackcurrant 33% vs 25%
Bergamot 25% vs 25%
Only in Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
Apple 25%
Shared Notes
Birch 56% vs 33%
Only in Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
Jasmine 33% Rose 17% Patchouli 17%
Shared Notes
Musk 30% vs 16%
Only in Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
Oakmoss 33% Ambergris 33% Vanilla 17%

Accords

Shawq Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
100%
Fruity
100%
55%
Woody
69%
66%
Sweet
56%
47%
Citrus
57%
50%
Amber
56%
49%
Leather
56%
Mossy
56%
Earthy
55%
48%
Fresh
52%
52%
Tropical
52%
Musky
46%
Smoky
Fruity shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
55%
69%
Sweet shared
66%
56%
Citrus shared
47%
57%
Amber shared
50%
56%
Leather shared
49%
56%
56%
55%
Fresh shared
48%
52%
52%
52%
46%

Performance

Shawq Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shawq

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its sweet, fruity, and often strong projection makes it great for casual outings and dates, but it can be too potent for formal settings or the office. While reviewers note it's fantastic for warmer weather, some batches have weak performance, making reapplication necessary for sports.

Al Sheik Rich Special Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fruity-woody profile makes it versatile for casual and date settings, hitting that sweet spot without being overly formal. The reported poorer longevity and sillage mean it won't overwhelm an office, but might require reapplication for longer events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
87%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Sweet, Woody accords and Blackcurrant, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shawq
Al Sheik Rich Special Edition
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