Asad Siddiki 2025 EDT

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Desertic

by Asad Ali Siddiki

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Asad Siddiki Desertic is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Asad Ali Siddiki. Desertic opens with Bergamot, Lime, Neroli, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Floral Notes, Spicy Notes, and Dihydromyrcenol, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Asad Siddiki's Desertic carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Skip this one. It's a screechy mess of sharp citrus and cheap woods, trying too hard to be fresh and failing spectacularly. Seriously, find something else to spend your money on.
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  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
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Desertic Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot33%
Lime25%
Neroli25%
Lavender17%
Heartas listed
Dihydromyrcenol33%
Floral Notes33%
Spicy Notes33%
Baseas listed
Musk17%
Oakmoss17%
Patchouli17%
Sandalwood17%
Vanilla17%
Vetiver17%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring

Its citrus, aromatic and woody composition leans towards spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Sport
Also Works:
Casual

The sharp, almost abrasive freshness makes it too distracting for office or formal settings. It leans casual due to its attempts at being invigorating and clean, potentially wearable for quick, informal outings or perhaps sport if you're not bothered by the synthetic edge.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a harsh, synthetic blast of bergamot and lime, softened barely by a whisper of neroli and lavender. The mid-section tries to introduce some abstract florals and spices but it's largely drowned out by an aggressive chemical freshness. It eventually dries down to a muddled base of cloying musk, generic sandalwood, and earthy vetiver and patchouli, without any real grace or depth. The vanilla is an afterthought, adding a bit of sickly sweetness to the synthetic chaos.

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