89%
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Genius Eau de Parfum bottle Genius
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
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Midnight Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Genius
This one's a proper dark horse, giving off 'sophisticated gent' vibes without trying too hard. It's a fresh, versatile take on classic masculinity. A genuinely solid blind buy if you're into earthy aromatics with a bit of a kick.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Midnight Oud
If Tom Ford's Ombre Leather and Tuscan Leather had a cheaper, fruitier cousin, this would be it. A bold, smoky leather that's surprisingly wearable, though maybe not for the faint of heart. It captures that luxurious, edgy vibe without breaking the bank.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 16% 18%
Floral 10% 15%
Fruity 1% 6%
Green 13% 11%
Sweet 10% 10%
Warm 22% 17%
Woody 16% 15%
Earthy 20% 20%
Animalic 8% 9%
Fresh 17% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Genius EdP
Midnight Oud EdP

Notes

Accords

Genius Midnight Oud
100%
Fresh Spicy
72%
Warm Spicy
100%
73%
Earthy
93%
65%
Woody
86%
82%
Aromatic
78%
63%
Leather
78%
63%
Mossy
76%
Patchouli
76%
Amber
71%
63%
Tobacco
58%
Citrus
60%
58%
Green
52%
Fresh
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
72%
100%
Earthy shared
73%
93%
Woody shared
65%
86%
Aromatic shared
82%
78%
Leather shared
63%
78%
Mossy shared
63%
76%
76%
71%
63%
Citrus shared
58%
60%
58%
52%

Performance

Genius Midnight Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Genius

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its blend of freshness and underlying sophistication makes it versatile for most settings, though its rich base might be a touch heavy for strenuous sport. The aromatic and earthy accords lend themselves well to both casual and more dressed-up encounters, shining particularly on a date.

Midnight Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This powerful, long-lasting scent is too heavy for the office and completely out of place for sport. Its luxurious leather and warm spicy accords make it perfect for date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming in the right setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
71%
Key Similarities

Both share Earthy, Woody, Leather accords and Leather, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Genius
Midnight Oud
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