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Which Should You Buy?
Aziyade by Parfum d'Empire is a seriously divisive scent. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with fans adoring its spicy, fruity complexity and others recoiling from its notorious cumin note that smells like body odour. Definitely not a blind buy.
This one is a divisive beauty. Some find it a masterful blend of dark plum and rich warmth, while others are baffled by the 'leather' in its name, getting only a cloying sweetness or an off-putting mustiness. Truly a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it, obsess.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 1% |
| Floral | 1% | 2% |
| Fruity | 13% | 19% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 32% | 37% |
| Warm | 39% | 36% |
| Woody | 6% | 5% |
| Earthy | 12% | 13% |
| Animalic | 6% | 6% |
| Fresh | 8% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold, long-lasting nature and the significant cumin element make it potentially too provocative for office wear. However, its deeply sensual and exotic profile makes it perfect for date nights and special occasions where a unique, confident statement is desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich, boozy, and sweet profile, make it unsuitable for office wear. However, these same traits, plus its seductive darkness and mentions in reviews, position it perfectly for cooler weather dates and formal evening events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Fruity, Warm Spicy accords and Incense, Plum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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