Shaghaf Oud Royale Eau de Parfum bottle Shaghaf Oud Royale
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££££
Chrome Eau de Parfum bottle Chrome

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Shaghaf Oud Royale
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Chrome
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shaghaf Oud Royale
A divisive but well-performing Middle Eastern-style oud. Expect prominent patchouli and saffron, with a softer, Western-friendly oud that leans more woody than barnyard. Incredible value, though some find it lacks sweetness or refinement.
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Our Verdict - Chrome
This one's a bold statement, undeniably luxurious and makes a real impression. It commands attention and sticks around, but might be too much for those who prefer understated elegance.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 6% 10%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 6%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 28% 17%
Woody 26% 17%
Earthy 30% 34%
Animalic 23% 20%
Fresh 7% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shaghaf Oud Royale EdP
Chrome EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 59% vs 50%
Lavender 40% vs 50%
Only in Shaghaf Oud Royale
Oud 61% Nutmeg 39%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 64% vs 66%
Musk 35% vs 33%

Accords

Shaghaf Oud Royale Chrome
100%
Warm Spicy
45%
87%
Oud
100%
79%
Patchouli
100%
58%
Woody
72%
64%
Lavender
58%
Musky
57%
Metallic
55%
Earthy
56%
51%
Leather
Balsamic
51%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
45%
Oud shared
87%
100%
Patchouli shared
79%
100%
Woody shared
58%
72%
64%
58%
57%
Earthy shared
55%
56%
51%
51%

Performance

Shaghaf Oud Royale Chrome
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Shaghaf Oud Royale

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its impressive longevity and strong sillage mean this isn't shy, making it borderline for the office unless applied lightly. However, its rich, refined character and 'royal' feel make it perfectly suited for formal events and a confident choice for dates. It's generally too heavy for casual wear or sport.

Chrome

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, oud-heavy profile and powerful projection, Chrome is best suited for evening wear and special occasions like dates or formal events. It's too intense for casual daytime wear or an office environment, where it could be overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
93%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Patchouli, Woody accords and Musk, Saffron notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shaghaf Oud Royale
Chrome
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