Shawq
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Rasasi Ryz is a fruity-woody chameleon that's definitely a crowd-pleaser, but if you're chasing something truly unique, you might be left wanting more. It's a solid, versatile performer that smells good enough to win you compliments, though it won't break new ground.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 13% |
| Floral | 13% | 9% |
| Fruity | 21% | 17% |
| Green | 9% | 7% |
| Sweet | 12% | 16% |
| Warm | 4% | 4% |
| Woody | 20% | 19% |
| Earthy | 16% | 19% |
| Animalic | 14% | 13% |
| Fresh | 25% | 19% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Occasions
Its balanced, pleasant fruity-woody profile makes it suitable for many settings, particularly casual outings and dates where its appeal shines without being overbearing. While versatile, its playful edge might be a touch too casual for very formal events or overly strong for closer office environments.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Woody accords and Blackcurrant, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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