Ambre Pimente
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Al Oud Al Aswad
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a wild card, a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a spice-filled masterpiece, while others are convinced it's closer to hairspray or mosquito repellent. Definitely not a safe blind buy, as it morphs differently on everyone.
If you're after a bold, unapologetic leather bomb, Al Oud Al Aswad delivers. It's a statement piece, but definitely not for everyone - prepare for a love-it-or-hate-it reaction with its intense, animalic punch.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 13% | 10% |
| Warm | 39% | 37% |
| Woody | 36% | 35% |
| Earthy | 16% | 14% |
| Animalic | 14% | 18% |
| Fresh | 4% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm spicy-woody profile make it suitable for office wear, provided it's applied lightly. The sophisticated amber and musk notes lend themselves well to dates and formal events, though its polarising character makes it less of a crowd-pleaser for every casual outing.
Seasons
Occasions
This is a potent, commanding scent with significant sillage, making it too overwhelming for an office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines for intimate evening dates or formal events where its rich, dark character can make a powerful impression without suffocating others.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Spicy, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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