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Mahd Al Dhahab Extrait Debate
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- Sat, Oct 31Latest
Mahd Al Dhahab Extrait vs. Original: The Fragrance Community Gets a Verdict
A fragrance reviewer compares the new Mahd Al Dhahab Extrait to the original version, finding it about 5-10% deeper, richer, and less sweet on paper—essentially a very similar DNA that doesn't justify owning both. While the creator isn't personally a big gourmand fragrance wearer, he acknowledges this Arabian fragrance house's cult following and notes the reformulated Extrait will likely be a crowd-pleaser.
- Fri, Oct 30
Is the Mahd Al Dhahab Extrait Actually Better Than the Original?
The creator compares Mahd Al Dhahab Extrait to the original Mahd Al Dhahab fragrance, finding the new Extrait version about 5-10% deeper and richer with less sweetness on paper, though they're strikingly similar overall. They conclude you don't need both and note the Extrait will likely be a crowd-pleaser despite the creator's personal preference for non-gourmand fragrances.