Alcohol-based sprays project quickly but also evaporate fast. Attars are oil-based, so they release their scent gradually as your skin warms them — meaning far greater longevity from a smaller amount.

They are also gentler for sensitive skin and ideal for prayer. The trade-off is a more intimate sillage, which many connoisseurs actually prefer.

For all-day wear with minimal reapplication, a quality attar is hard to beat.