Ra'ed Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ra'ed Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
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2021 Year 2020
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Arrakis Parfum bottle Arrakis

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Ra'ed Oud
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Arrakis
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ra'ed Oud
This one's a proper statement, not for the faint of heart or those seeking universal affection. It's bold, unapologetic, and divisive - you'll either love its rugged character or be put off by its eccentricities. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like your fragrances challenging.
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Our Verdict - Arrakis
Arrakis is a modern take on spicy masculinity with a fresh, bold character perfect for cooler nights.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 5%
Floral 13% 9%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 11% 12%
Warm 26% 33%
Woody 24% 20%
Earthy 18% 21%
Animalic 19% 28%
Fresh 8% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ra'ed Oud EdP
Arrakis EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 45% vs 45%
Bergamot 25% vs 15%
Only in Ra'ed Oud
Lavender 29%
Only in Arrakis
Cardamom 40%
Shared Notes
Oud 25% vs 24%
Sandalwood 22% vs 20%
Amber 22% vs 17%
Only in Ra'ed Oud
Leather 30%

Accords

Ra'ed Oud Arrakis
100%
Leather
70%
100%
Woody
70%
95%
Amber
50%
Spicy
90%
74%
Smoky
71%
Oud
63%
Animalic
61%
Earthy
58%
Rose
55%
Balsamic
Floral
40%
Leather shared
100%
70%
Woody shared
100%
70%
Amber shared
95%
50%
90%
74%
Oud
71%
63%
61%
58%
55%
40%

Performance

Ra'ed Oud Arrakis
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ra'ed Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and distinct, non-mass-pleasing character make it unsuitable for office wear. While bold, its rugged leather and oud notes might be too intense for some dates, but it can shine in casual settings, especially in cooler weather. It lacks the polish for most formal events.

Arrakis

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The spicy and rich notes of Arrakis make it well-suited for cooler months like fall and spring. It can also serve well in summer evenings due to its fresh spicy character.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Suitable for evening dates and casual outings where projection is moderate. More intense occasions are fitting due to its distinct spicy character.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
50%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Amber accords and Saffron, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ra'ed Oud
Arrakis
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