Oriental Oud Original Creation Eau de Parfum vs Milano Eau de Parfum
Oriental Oud Original Creation EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2020 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Milano EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Oriental Oud is one of Alexandria UK's own Original Creations, not a dupe of a specific designer scent. It pairs a dark Cambodian-style oud with a bright lemon-orange-lavender opening and a saffron-vetiver heart, aiming for an accessible entry into the oud genre rather than replicating any single house's signature.
Milano by Fragrance Du Bois provides a refined blend of fresh and warm spicy notes, ideal for transitioning between seasons and various occasions.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built on oud, citrus and woody - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Seasons
The balance of fresh spicy and warm woody accords makes Milano versatile, suitable for both transitional seasons like spring and fall. Its intensity is well-suited for cooler months but not overwhelmingly so for summer evenings.
Occasions
Milano's moderate projection and sophisticated blend suit office environments and date nights, while its fresh spicy character can easily transition into casual settings. Its luxury feel fits formal events, though less suitable for sports.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both share Saffron, Cedar notes
Adds bergamot and cypress, drops amber and lavender
Where to buy
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