Oriental Lounge Eau de Parfum bottle Oriental Lounge
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2009 Year 2023
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Tafakhar Eau de Parfum bottle Tafakhar

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Oriental Lounge
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Tafakhar
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oriental Lounge
This 'modern oriental' is divisive; some love its smooth, unique spice and comforting amber whilst others find it 'thin' or too powdery. If you appreciate a more subtle take on the genre, this could be your surprisingly elegant secret weapon.
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Our Verdict - Tafakhar
This one's a mixed bag, love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a sophisticated
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 17% 15%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 24% 25%
Warm 30% 33%
Woody 16% 18%
Earthy 13% 15%
Animalic 6% 13%
Fresh 6% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oriental Lounge EdP
Tafakhar EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Amber 38% vs 42%
Only in Oriental Lounge
Tonka Bean 33% Labdanum 29%
Only in Tafakhar
Oud 29% Vanilla 29%

Accords

Oriental Lounge Tafakhar
100%
Amber
100%
50%
Fresh Spicy
90%
68%
Warm Spicy
48%
Smoky
66%
Citrus
61%
Balsamic
52%
Floral
51%
49%
Woody
49%
Vanilla
45%
Rose
45%
Oud
45%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
50%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
68%
48%
66%
61%
52%
51%
49%
49%
Rose shared
45%
45%
Oud
45%

Performance

Oriental Lounge Tafakhar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oriental Lounge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its moderate projection and longevity, Oriental Lounge is suitable for an office setting without being intrusive. Its warmth and subtle sensuality make it ideal for dates and elegant casual wear, while the refined amber and spice notes suit formal occasions. This scent is definitely not for sport.

Tafakhar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear strength and rich, warm profile make it less suitable for an office but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement. The opulent accords lend themselves well to formal wear, though some find it too intense for casual daytime.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Rose, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oriental Lounge
Tafakhar
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