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Bois d‘Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Bois d‘Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2012 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Colonia Oud Eau de Toilette bottle Colonia Oud EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois d‘Oud EDP
Bois d'Oud is a proper divisive beast. You'll either get a sexy, sophisticated oud with dark, jammy fruits, or something medicinal, rubbery, and utterly unpleasant. Don't even think about a blind buy, this one needs a test drive.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Colonia Oud EDT
A divisive oud, this one. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of fresh, approachable oud-leather with beastly performance, while others find it unremarkable, lacking oud, or just a bit too much. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois d‘Oud EDP
Colonia Oud EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 50%
Only in Colonia Oud
Orange 50%
Only in Colonia Oud
Leather 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 14% vs 25%
Cedar 14% vs 25%
Patchouli 14% vs 25%

Accords

Bois d‘Oud Colonia Oud
100%
Woody
100%
Citrus
92%
87%
Fruity
73%
Oud
83%
Leather
78%
75%
Amber
Aromatic
75%
69%
Sweet
61%
Powdery
54%
57%
Vanilla
Animalic
57%
54%
Earthy
51%
Balsamic
49%
51%
Musky
46%
Woody shared
100%
100%
92%
87%
Oud shared
73%
83%
78%
75%
75%
69%
Powdery shared
61%
54%
57%
57%
54%
Balsamic shared
51%
49%
Musky shared
51%
46%

Performance

Bois d‘Oud Colonia Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois d‘Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong oud and prominent sweet, woody character, Bois d'Oud is too intense for office or sport. It shines brightest for dates and formal events, where its luxurious and bold nature can be appreciated without overwhelming the environment.

Colonia Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its potent performance and sophisticated oud-leather profile make it ideal for formal occasions and dates. While some find it office-friendly due to its 'clean' oud, its intensity means you'd want to go easy on the sprays in a professional setting. Not at all suited for sport due to its rich, heavy nature.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, oud, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois d‘Oud EDP
Colonia Oud EDT
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