Agar Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Agar Wood
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Bombshell Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Bombshell Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Agar Wood
This is a seriously slick, sophisticated leather offering from Dunhill. It's an absolute steal given its quality, delivering a smooth, dark, and utterly masculine scent that punches well above its price point. Skip it if you're not into intense leather, though.
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Our Verdict - Bombshell Oud
This is Victoria's Secret trying something genuinely daring, and it's paid off for many. It's not a safe blind buy, with its divisive opening and strong oud-leather character, but it offers surprising depth and luxury for the price.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 10%
Floral 14% 17%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 12% 11%
Sweet 8% 13%
Warm 20% 17%
Woody 11% 4%
Earthy 11% 11%
Animalic 28% 30%
Fresh 18% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Agar Wood EdP
Bombshell Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 30% vs 43%
Only in Agar Wood
Suede 100%

Accords

Agar Wood Bombshell Oud
100%
Leather
98%
99%
Oud
100%
90%
Tobacco
83%
Powdery
51%
76%
Musky
79%
77%
Iris
74%
Fresh Spicy
44%
72%
Woody
65%
Aromatic
63%
Ozonic
44%
Metallic
52%
Amber
52%
Floral
45%
Leather shared
100%
98%
Oud shared
99%
100%
90%
Powdery shared
83%
51%
Musky shared
76%
79%
77%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
44%
72%
65%
Ozonic shared
63%
44%
52%
52%
45%

Performance

Agar Wood Bombshell Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Agar Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, dark, and intense leather character, with decent projection, means it might be a bit much for a conservative office setting. However, its elegance and smooth delivery make it perfect for dates and evening formal events, especially in cooler weather. It's too heavy for sport.

Bombshell 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

The strong oud and leather accords, coupled with frequent mentions of its 'sexy' and 'dark' character, make it ideal for date nights and formal events. While some find it suitable for the office due to its soft projection, many experience it as quite potent and not an everyday casual scent.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
83%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Oud, Powdery accords and Violet Leaf, Suede notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Agar Wood
Bombshell Oud
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