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Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice Eau de Parfum bottle Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2021 Year 2013
££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice EDP
A regal, modern oud for those who want refinement and power without abrasiveness. The rose and raspberry add a plush twist, making it an opulent yet approachable choice for cold weather and special evenings.
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Our Verdict - Black Oud EDP
This budget-friendly oud is surprisingly good for the price, offering a soft, wearable take on a challenging note. While some find it cheap and fleeting, many praise its warm, woody drydown and excellent value, making it a divisive but often-loved 'cheapie' gem.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice EDP
Black Oud EDP

Notes

Only in Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice
Bergamot 33% Rose 33% Raspberry 33%
Shared Notes
Clove 33% vs 23%
Only in Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice
Pink Pepper 33% Cinnamon 33%

Accords

Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice Black Oud
45%
Amber
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
66%
Oud
73%
37%
Woody
68%
60%
Sweet
Powdery
58%
55%
Fruity
Vanilla
49%
Amber shared
45%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
66%
Oud
73%
Woody shared
37%
68%
60%
58%
55%
49%

Performance

Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice Black Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich oud, amber, and spices shine in cold and transitional weather, providing warmth and depth that suit fall and winter best. It can work in spring for evening occasions but may overwhelm in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its warm oud-spice composition is best for formal, date, and evening occasions where complexity and presence are valued. The boldness and depth can be too assertive for office or sporty settings.

Black Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, comforting accords make it suitable for casual wear and dates, particularly in colder weather. While not overtly formal, its sophisticated undertones allow it into semi-formal settings. Limited longevity and sillage score it lower for office and sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
68%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Signatures of the Sun Oud & Spice EDP
Black Oud EDP
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