HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON · 2026
Asad vs Percival
Which should you buy? Full side-by-side breakdown of notes, performance, seasons, value, and our verdict.
QUICK VERDICT
Asad is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Percival. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS
90/100
Longevity
76/100
90/100
Sillage
74/100
35%
Day Wear
70%
65%
Night Wear
30%
20%
Spring
35%
15%
Summer
30%
35%
Autumn
25%
30%
Winter
10%
455
Value (lower price wins)
48
Asad
Top
Pineapple, Black Pepper, Bergamot
Heart
Tobacco, Lavender, Geranium
Base
Vanilla, Ambroxan, Tonka Bean, Musk
Percival
Top
Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Apple
Heart
Lavender, Geranium, Jasmine
Base
Ambroxan, Musk, Cedarwood
Shared Notes (5)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is Asad or Percival better?
Asad is the stronger performer — it projects harder and lasts longer than Percival. Choose Asad when you want presence and longevity, especially for evenings and special occasions.
Which lasts longer, Asad or Percival?
Asad lasts longer. Asad is rated very long lasting (10h - 14h) while Percival is rated moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h).
Do Asad and Percival smell similar?
They share 5 notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium, Ambroxan, Musk. There is meaningful overlap in their character.
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