Al Battash Concepts Sheikha
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is cardamom and cinnamon. The heart brings akigalawood and musk. On the skin it settles into cedar and oud. Overall it smells oud and warm spicy.
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
Sheikha notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Al Battash Concepts Sheikha
Sheikha comes from Al Battash Concepts.
Other Al Battash Concepts perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by No. 1, Love In Dubai Oudh unisex and Pearl unisex.
Sheikha through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Pacifica Dream Moon unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by warm spicy and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and warm spicy smells and notes like akigalawood and cedar. Less obvious notes include ginger, orange and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 3.93 out of 5.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 9 to 12 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex. Base notes like cedar and oud are the part that stays longest on the skin.
When in the day to wear Sheikha
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its oud side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Pacifica Dream Moon unisex is a lighter match.
Sheikha dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes), Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex (10 shared notes), The Spirit of Dubai Shumukh unisex (8 shared notes) and Pacifica Dream Moon unisex (11 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Pacifica Dream Moon unisex starts from €32.
More questions
Is Sheikha expensive?
It is mid priced: about €54 in Europe.
Can men wear Sheikha?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.