Soir d'Orient Eau de Parfum bottle Soir d'Orient
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Liwa Eau de Parfum bottle Liwa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soir d'Orient
This one's a proper grown-up scent, divisive as hell but an absolute masterpiece for those who get it. Prepare for an intense, opulent journey; definitely not a casual spritz.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Liwa
Liwa by Widian is a divisive beast: some hail it as a smoother, fruitier, more luxurious take on popular amber-saffron heavyweights, while others find it too much or simply not living up to its desert oasis namesake. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 7%
Floral 17% 24%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 14% 10%
Sweet 11% 17%
Warm 27% 22%
Woody 16% 20%
Earthy 19% 17%
Animalic 5% 8%
Fresh 11% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soir d'Orient EdP
Liwa EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 39% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 31%
Geranium 31% vs 29%
Only in Soir d'Orient
Pepper 33%
Only in Liwa
Amber 39%
Shared Notes
Incense 39% vs 29%
Patchouli 32% vs 22%
Sandalwood 28% vs 25%
Only in Liwa
Cedar 23%

Accords

Soir d'Orient Liwa
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
62%
Amber
94%
84%
Fresh Spicy
66%
62%
Woody
81%
74%
Rose
65%
65%
Aromatic
67%
64%
Balsamic
52%
58%
Smoky
54%
Herbal
57%
52%
Patchouli
Metallic
52%
51%
Green
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
62%
94%
Fresh Spicy shared
84%
66%
Woody shared
62%
81%
Rose shared
74%
65%
Aromatic shared
65%
67%
Balsamic shared
64%
52%
Smoky shared
58%
54%
57%
52%
52%
51%

Performance

Soir d'Orient Liwa
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Soir d'Orient

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, long-lasting projection and bold character, Soir d'Orient is best reserved for evening and formal events, or intimate dates. It's far too intense for casual wear or the office, as many reviewers note it's a 'scent bomb' demanding of its wearer.

Liwa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection make it unsuitable for the office but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The warm, amber-heavy profile isn't suited for casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
92%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Rose, Geranium notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Soir d'Orient
Liwa
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