Al Shariga Eau de Parfum bottle Al Shariga
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2017
£ Price Tier ££££
Blue Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Oud

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Al Shariga
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Blue Oud
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Al Shariga
This one's a solid, authentic Middle Eastern vibe, leaning into the spicy warmth of amber and pepper. It's not trying to be a crowd-pleaser, but it's genuinely unique and fantastic value for money.
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Our Verdict - Blue Oud
A solid, spicy rose-oud bomb that's hard to ignore. It’s got a big presence that demands attention, but might not be everyone’s cup of tea for its intensity and lack of sweetness.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 3% 20%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 27% 21%
Warm 63% 56%
Woody 13% 7%
Earthy 21% 13%
Animalic 12% 10%
Fresh 3% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Al Shariga EdP
Blue Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 61% vs 18%
Pepper 38% vs 18%

Accords

Al Shariga Blue Oud
100%
Amber
58%
83%
Warm Spicy
100%
83%
Fresh Spicy
65%
72%
Oud
58%
Rose
63%
Musky
48%
Metallic
45%
44%
Animalic
Amber shared
100%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
83%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
83%
65%
Oud shared
72%
58%
63%
48%
45%
44%

Performance

Al Shariga Blue Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Al Shariga

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its potent warmth and potential for good sillage, this leans away from a daily office scent. Its unique and bold character makes it suitable for evenings out or more intimate date settings, where its distinctive aroma can shine without being overpowering.

Blue Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent spicy and oud accords, along with its initial strong projection, make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, this same intensity lends itself well to formal events and date nights where making a statement is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
88%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy accords and Amber, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Al Shariga
Blue Oud
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