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    Majmua vs. Shaghaf Oud Aswad

    Majmua by Nemat International bottle

    Majmua

    Nemat International
    Eau de Parfum1991
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Majmua wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Majmua vs. Shaghaf Oud Aswad
    MajmuaShaghaf Oud Aswad
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19912018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerIsmail Mohammadali Attarwala—
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Majmua

    Woody
    Floral
    Musky
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Shaghaf Oud Aswad

    Woody
    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    SaffronWoody NotesThyme
    Heart
    Floral Notes
    RosePatchouliCuminCorianderJasmine
    Base
    MuskWoody Notes
    OudLeatherAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Majmua vs. Shaghaf Oud Aswad
    MajmuaShaghaf Oud Aswad
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oil-based fragrances live differently on skin, slower to open, longer to fade, closer to the body. Majmua was designed for that rhythm. The sillage won't fill a boardroom.Majmua
    Swiss Arabian made this one for people who already know they like oud. The saffron-rose opening hits fast, the drydown goes long, and it performs like it costs twice the price.Shaghaf Oud Aswad

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Majmua vs. Shaghaf Oud Aswad
    MajmuaShaghaf Oud Aswad
    2.5 oz—$27.99fragrancenet

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