Ilham al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ilham al Oud
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U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
£ Price Tier £
Shaheen Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Shaheen Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ilham al Oud
This is a serious, grown-up oud-rose fragrance that punches well above its price point. It's garnered a reputation as an excellent dupe for pricier equivalents, offering a compelling blend of sweetness and dark sophistication. Not for everyone, but a blind buy for fans of the genre.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Shaheen Oud
This one's a wild ride. Shaheen Oud smashes together oud, leather, and juicy passionfruit for a scent that's either brilliantly bold or a complete muddle. It demands attention and definitely isn't for the faint-hearted.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 3%
Floral 17% 28%
Fruity 9% 14%
Green 1% 5%
Sweet 23% 19%
Warm 27% 17%
Woody 17% 13%
Earthy 22% 16%
Animalic 22% 20%
Fresh 1% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ilham al Oud EdP
Shaheen Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Leather 35% vs 33%
Amber 26% vs 16%
Patchouli 20% vs 16%
Only in Ilham al Oud
Jasmine 18%
Only in Shaheen Oud
Oud 33%

Accords

Ilham al Oud Shaheen Oud
100%
Amber
58%
82%
Leather
100%
62%
Oud
88%
80%
Warm Spicy
69%
Tropical
71%
70%
Smoky
66%
Rose
55%
Animalic
65%
52%
Fruity
65%
45%
Sweet
58%
Patchouli
58%
52%
Balsamic
Fresh
52%
Amber shared
100%
58%
Leather shared
82%
100%
Oud shared
62%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
69%
71%
70%
66%
Animalic shared
55%
65%
Fruity shared
52%
65%
Sweet shared
45%
58%
58%
52%
52%

Performance

Ilham al Oud Shaheen Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ilham al Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sophisticated and rich profile, leaning towards strong projection for some, makes it less ideal for office wear. This is a scent for special occasions, evening events, and dates, where its luxurious character can shine without overpowering. Many reviews highlight its suitability for formal settings.

Shaheen Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The strong, animalic and warm spicy accords make this too potent for an office setting. It's much better suited for evening dates or special occasions where its unique character can truly shine without overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
94%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ilham al Oud
Shaheen Oud
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