Original Cologne bottle Original
Cologne Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1792 Year 2009
£ Price Tier ££
Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud Forest

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Cologne
This venerable 'cologne' smells fantastic - a bright, classical citrus-herbal pick-me-up. Just don't expect it to last longer than your morning cuppa. It's truly a blink-and-you'll-miss-it affair, a fragrant whisper rather than a shout, but brilliant for what it is.
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Our Verdict - Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum
Don't let the name fool you, this isn't a walk in the woods with furry creatures. It's a fresh, aquatic Montale that's divisive but delivers for those seeking a bold take on a summer freshie. It’s a definite love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 45% 36%
Floral 17% 0%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 24% 18%
Sweet 5% 0%
Warm 2% 3%
Woody 3% 2%
Earthy 0% 4%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 39% 61%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original Cologne
Aoud Forest EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rosemary 50% vs 23%
Only in Original Cologne
Lavender 50%
Only in Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum
Sea Water 33% Lemon 22% Grapefruit 21%
Only in Original Cologne
Neroli 53% Petitgrain 47%

Accords

Original Cologne Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum
100%
Citrus
85%
52%
Aromatic
100%
51%
Fresh Spicy
82%
Marine
79%
Oud
52%
Musky
52%
Salty
51%
Rose
50%
38%
Fresh
46%
Amber
45%
36%
Green
Citrus shared
100%
85%
Aromatic shared
52%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
82%
79%
Oud
52%
52%
51%
50%
Fresh shared
38%
46%
45%
36%

Performance

Original Cologne Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its extremely poor longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for situations requiring lasting presence, such as formal events or intimate dates. However, its refreshing nature and non-intrusive scent profile make it perfect for casual wear, after showering, or for a pick-me-up during sports or office hours where a fleeting scent is preferred.

Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bold, fresh, and often strong projection makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. Conversely, the aquatic and citrus accords, combined with decent performance, make it a solid choice for casual daytime wear, sport, and even some date scenarios in warmer weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
80%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
82%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Citrus, Fresh Spicy accords and Rosemary, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original Cologne
Aoud Forest Eau de Parfum
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