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Which Should You Buy?
A modern take on traditional oud, Almaqam Oud is a surprisingly harmonious fusion of floral sweetness and woody depth. It's a crowd-pleaser that balances exoticism with refined wearability.
This one's a proper dark horse. For its bargain basement price, it delivers a genuinely seductive, luxurious oud-vanilla experience that smells far more expensive than it is. Just give it time to macerate after buying.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 19% | 11% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 8% |
| Sweet | 24% | 28% |
| Warm | 22% | 15% |
| Woody | 31% | 21% |
| Earthy | 17% | 11% |
| Animalic | 15% | 15% |
| Fresh | 2% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Given its balanced oud and prominent floral-vanilla accords, this fragrance is versatile but shines in more intimate or formal settings. It's subtle enough for an office given a light hand, but truly excels on a date or at an elegant event.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and notable projection make it a bit much for a conservative office, though some suggest it's manageable for evening office wear. It truly shines on dates and for formal occasions where its seductive warmth can be appreciated. Casual wear is fine, especially in cooler weather, but it's far too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Vanilla, Powdery accords and Oud, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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