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    'ilm vs. Zafar

    'ilm by Kemi Blending Magic bottle

    'ilm

    Kemi Blending Magic
    Parfum / Extrait2014
    Very similar
    Zafar by Xerjoff bottle

    Zafar

    Xerjoff
    Eau de Parfum2012
    New comparison

    'ilm rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 'ilm vs. Zafar
    'ilmZafar
    ConcentrationParfum / ExtraitEau de Parfum
    Launched20142012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChris MauriceChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    'ilm

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Resinous
    Animalic
    Woody

    Zafar

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Woody
    Musky
    Amber
    Smoky
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Black PepperRose
    Heart—
    OudNeroliWhite Flowers
    Base
    Agarwood Oud
    CedarFrankincenseVetiverBurmese oudMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 'ilm vs. Zafar
    'ilmZafar
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is oud distilled to its essence, with nothing to soften the blow or widen the appeal. If you already know what you want from the note, this is an extended encounter with it.'ilm
    Oud takes center stage with black pepper and rose, an unexpected pairing that somehow clicks, and the result is opulent without being loud. The scent evolves as it settles.Zafar

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: 'ilm vs. Zafar
    'ilmZafar
    1.7 oz—$188.99fragrancenet

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