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Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Black Eau de Parfum bottle Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud EDP
This is a clean, versatile oud for those who want that mysterious woody depth without the barnyard funk. It's safe, sophisticated, and surprisingly fresh, though some find it a bit too linear or weak on the oud for the price.
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Our Verdict - Black EDP
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a pleasant, affordable leather-patchouli blend, whilst others dismiss it as a cheap, uninspired scent. Definitely try before you buy.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud EDP
Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 100%
Only in Oud
Orange 50%
Only in Oud
Leather 100%
Only in Black
Patchouli 100%

Accords

Oud Black
100%
Woody
70%
67%
Leather
100%
Patchouli
88%
80%
Citrus
79%
75%
Oud
51%
Animalic
65%
64%
Aromatic
58%
Powdery
56%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Earthy
52%
Smoky
51%
48%
Musky
47%
Balsamic
47%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Leather shared
67%
100%
88%
Citrus shared
80%
79%
Oud
75%
Animalic shared
51%
65%
64%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
55%
52%
51%
48%
Balsamic shared
47%
47%

Performance

Oud Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, non-offensive oud and fresh citrus make it highly suitable for office and formal wear, where sophistication is key. While decent performance is noted, it's not a powerhouse, which further supports its versatility for more intimate or professional settings over casual high-energy activities.

Black

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its softer sillage and unoffensive blend of leather and patchouli make it versatile enough for daily wear, leaning more casual to semi-formal. It's not a powerhouse, so it won't dominate a room, making it suitable for a low-key date or an autumnal day out.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud EDP
Black EDP
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