Ilham al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ilham al Oud
Edp Concentration PerfumeOil
U Gender U
2023 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Sultane Parfum bottle Sultane

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Our Verdict - Ilham al Oud
This is a serious, grown-up oud-rose fragrance that punches well above its price point. It's garnered a reputation as an excellent dupe for pricier equivalents, offering a compelling blend of sweetness and dark sophistication. Not for everyone, but a blind buy for fans of the genre.
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Our Verdict - Sultane
Sultane by Alexandria Fragrances combines opulent woods and spices, offering a potent and long-lasting fragrance that impresses with its luxurious aroma.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 17% 12%
Fruity 9% 8%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 23% 20%
Warm 27% 32%
Woody 17% 17%
Earthy 22% 26%
Animalic 22% 25%
Fresh 1% 3%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ilham al Oud EdP
Sultane

Notes

Only in Sultane
Saffron 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 26% vs 34%

Accords

Ilham al Oud Sultane
100%
Amber
80%
Woody
95%
Spicy
85%
82%
Leather
70%
Smoky
Floral
70%
66%
Rose
62%
Oud
52%
Fruity
60%
55%
Animalic
52%
Balsamic
45%
Sweet
Amber shared
100%
80%
95%
85%
82%
70%
70%
66%
Oud
62%
Fruity shared
52%
60%
55%
52%
45%

Performance

Ilham al Oud Sultane
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Room-filling
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ilham al Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sophisticated and rich profile, leaning towards strong projection for some, makes it less ideal for office wear. This is a scent for special occasions, evening events, and dates, where its luxurious character can shine without overpowering. Many reviews highlight its suitability for formal settings.

Sultane

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

With its rich woody and spicy accords, it is particularly well-suited for cooler seasons like fall and winter, yet can also add depth to spring fragrances with its unique profile.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its robust projection and intensity make it ideal for dates and casual gatherings, while its elegance suits formal occasions. It's less appropriate for the office or sporting activities due to its strong presence.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
92%
Accord
29%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fruity accords and Oud, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Ilham al Oud
Sultane
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