Oud Imperial
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Santal Wood
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Which Should You Buy?
Oud Imperial is intensely dark, woody, and uncompromising. It's a challenging, polarising wear, with some finding it a luxurious, refined take on oud and others put off by its dryness and medicinal or even 'motor oil' facets. Definitely one to test before buying a full bottle.
Ajmal Santal Wood is a divisive one. You'll either love its opulent, rich Middle Eastern take on sandalwood and oud, or you'll be put off by the challenging cumin and prominent florals, calling it 'grandma juice'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 17% | 18% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 9% |
| Sweet | 19% | 15% |
| Warm | 24% | 24% |
| Woody | 32% | 34% |
| Earthy | 15% | 6% |
| Animalic | 5% | 5% |
| Fresh | 5% | 7% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and strong, dark accords make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm colleagues. It excels in formal settings and evening dates, where its complexity and luxurious density can be fully appreciated. Not a casual or sport scent due to its heavy, serious nature.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it too much for the office. This is a scent for intimate evening wear and formal events, or for making a memorable statement, not for casual jogs.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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