Silver Shadow Altitude Eau de Parfum vs Amber Oud Eau de Parfum

Silver Shadow Altitude

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2007	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

Amber Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Silver Shadow Altitude

An underrated gem that offers surprising complexity for its price. A refreshing, clean scent that balances citrus and spice, it's a nostalgic favourite for many, though some bemoan its fleeting presence.

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Our Verdict - Amber Oud

This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Despite the name, it's divisive on whether there's oud or even amber, with many users confusing it for other Al Haramain Amber Oud flankers. Expect beast-mode performance, but opinions are split on whether that's a blessing or a curse for its synthetic character.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	11%
Floral	1%	2%
Fruity	2%	1%
Green	10%	8%
Sweet	9%	11%
Warm	25%	32%
Woody	28%	24%
Earthy	9%	13%
Animalic	10%	9%
Fresh	20%	13%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Silver Shadow Altitude EdP

Amber Oud EdP

Notes

Only in Silver Shadow Altitude

Grapefruit 51% Juniper 49%

Only in Amber Oud

Rosemary 33% Cedar 26% Bergamot 24% Lemon 17%

Only in Silver Shadow Altitude

Cardamom 27% Cedar 27% Caraway 23% Celery Seeds 23%

Only in Amber Oud

Spicy 58% Guaiac Wood 42%

Shared Notes

Musk 31% vs 24%

Only in Silver Shadow Altitude

Cashmere Wood 36% Incense 32%

Only in Amber Oud

Resin 38% Amber 38%

Accords

Silver Shadow Altitude Amber Oud

100%

Aromatic

74%

82%

Woody

100%

51%

Amber

92%

77%

Fresh Spicy

66%

69%

Citrus

63%

55%

Musky

47%

54%

Warm Spicy

54%

Powdery

52%

Aromatic shared

100%

74%

Woody shared

82%

100%

Amber shared

51%

92%

Fresh Spicy shared

77%

66%

Citrus shared

69%

63%

Musky shared

55%

47%

Warm Spicy shared

54%

Powdery

52%

Performance

Silver Shadow Altitude Amber Oud

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Silver Shadow Altitude

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its fresh, clean profile and often-cited moderate performance make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, where it won't overpower. While it offers a quiet confidence suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage makes it less suited for formal events that demand greater projection.

Amber 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

Given its strong projection and longevity, this is best reserved for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement. It's too potent for most office environments, but some find it suitable in small doses, making it less ideal for casual wear too.