Khadlaj Perfumes 2023 EDP

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Shiyaaka Blue

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Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka Blue is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023. Shiyaaka Blue opens with Bergamot, Lime, and Basil, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Khadlaj Perfumes's Shiyaaka Blue carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper bargain-basement beast. It takes all the best bits of popular 'blue' scents - think BDC meets 1 Million - and serves it up as a versatile, compliments-getting machine. Performance can be a bit swingy, but for the price, you can't really grumble.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Energetic
  • Modern
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Shiyaaka Blue Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot37%
Lime37%
Basil25%
Heartas listed
Lavender60%
Patchouli40%
Baseas listed
Amber43%
Musk31%
Cedar26%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its fresh, clean, and mass-appealing profile makes it a safe bet for casual and office wear, though some find it a bit too sweet for scorching summer days. The moderate projection and longevity reported by most users mean it's suitable for close-quarters like dates without being overpowering.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated Khadlaj Perfumes says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Shiyaaka Blue kicks off with a zesty blast of lime and bergamot, sharpened by a touch of green basil. It smoothly transitions into a heart of aromatic lavender and earthy patchouli, providing a fresh, almost shower-gel clean feel. The dry down is all about warmth, with creamy amber, cedar, and musky undertones giving it a sophisticated, lingering trail that's both sweet and manly.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October

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