Is Al Haramain Perfumes Oudh Ma'Al Wardh a dupe of Carolina Herrera CH Men Prive?
CH Men Prive EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oudh Ma'Al Wardh EDP
CH Men Prive and Oudh Ma'Al Wardh cater to drastically different tastes. Prive is a boozy leather fragrance, ideal for those seeking a bold and masculine scent. Oudh Ma'Al Wardh instead delivers a straightforward, elegant rose. The shared woody and amber notes are subtle, overshadowed by Prive's leather and boozy profile versus Oudh Ma'Al Wardh's prominent rose. If you prefer a sweet, daring, and complex fragrance, go with Prive. If you want a simple, clean, and traditionally feminine rose, Oudh Ma'Al Wardh is the better pick.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- CH Men Prive
- Oudh Ma'Al Wardh
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a bold, boozy, and masculine scent.
- You enjoy leather-forward fragrances with character.
- You appreciate a sweet and daring composition.
- You want a long-lasting fragrance with strong projection.
- You prefer a simple, elegant, and clean rose scent.
- You dislike heavy leather or boozy notes.
- You want a traditionally feminine fragrance.
- You enjoy a more intimate and subtle fragrance experience.
This one's a damn shame it got discontinued, because Men Privée is a leather-forward, boozy powerhouse. If you can get your hands on an older batch, you're in for a treat; just be warned that newer versions might not pack the same punch.
If you're seeking a pure, unadulterated rose experience without the usual oudh dramatics, this is it. It's a focused, elegant rose for those who know exactly what they want.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Whisky
47%
Leather
33%
Cardamom
31%
Tonka Bean
27%
Grapefruit
27%
Lavender
27%
Pomelo
26%
Sage
22%
Thyme
21%
Woody Notes
20%
Benzoin
20%
Taif Rose
100%
Taif Rose
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong boozy and leather accords, coupled with a generally good projection (for older batches at least), make it too intense for the office. However, it's perfect for date nights, evenings out, and formal events where its alluring, confident presence can truly shine. Some found it suitable for casual wear as well, hinting at a certain versatility despite its intensity.
Seasons
Community season votes for Carolina Herrera CH Men Prive, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its elegant, clean rose profile makes it versatile for a smart office or formal event, without being overpowering. The romantic and warm qualities also make it a lovely choice for a date, while its understated nature suits more casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds benzoin and cardamom, drops taif rose
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