Bahar Eau de Parfum vs Fatima Extrait
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Which Should You Buy?
This aquatic beast is a bit of a divisive one. Many find it a superb freshie with beastly performance, while others detect a synthetic harshness that puts them off. Definitely don't blind buy; sample first to see if you get Federer at Wimbledon or a cheap synthetic mess.
Compiled from community reviews and retailer notes: a fruity-floral extrait de parfum built on litchi and rhubarb over a rose-peony-vanilla heart, closing on a cashmeran-cedar-vetiver base that gives it more woody depth than the house's lighter Fatima Pink and Fatima Velvet Love siblings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its fresh aquatic and citrus profile, make it excellent for casual wear and dates, but potentially overwhelming for a formal office setting. While some find it suitable for the office due to its fresh scent, its strength means it's best in open spaces or where discretion isn't paramount.
Seasons
The cashmeran-cedar-vetiver base and extrait concentration give it a rich, cold-weather character despite the fruity-floral opening.
Occasions
The sophisticated woody-floral structure and extrait strength suit evening dates and smart occasions better than casual daytime or office wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fresh, woody, sweet
Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops amber and apple
Where to buy
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