Material Eau de Parfum bottle Material
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2021 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Material Eau de Parfum
This one's stirred up a proper debate: love it or hate it, Material certainly isn't shy. Some call it a masterpiece, a rich, liqueur-like vanilla amber. Others find it overbearing, smoky, or even reminiscent of a clinic. Definitely try before you buy this divisive Amouage.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oud Extrait
This MFK Oud Extrait is a divisive beast. It's either a classy, smooth, and utterly luxurious take on oud, or a bizarre metallic, medicinal mess. Performance is undeniably strong, but you'll either love how it develops or be scrubbing it off.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4% 3%
Floral 1% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 36% 34%
Warm 24% 26%
Woody 19% 22%
Earthy 25% 23%
Animalic 3% 15%
Fresh 5% 4%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Material EdP
Oud Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Elemi 53% vs 46%
Only in Material Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 46%
Only in Oud Extrait
Saffron 54%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 50% vs 100%
Only in Material Eau de Parfum
Benzoin 50%

Accords

Material Eau de Parfum Oud Extrait
100%
Amber
63%
Warm Spicy
100%
Oud
100%
62%
Woody
99%
77%
Vanilla
91%
54%
Aromatic
84%
70%
Balsamic
73%
Musky
65%
Metallic
64%
Leather
57%
Floral
57%
49%
Smoky
47%
Patchouli
45%
Sweet
100%
Warm Spicy shared
63%
100%
Oud
100%
Woody shared
62%
99%
Vanilla shared
77%
91%
Aromatic shared
54%
84%
Balsamic shared
70%
73%
65%
64%
57%
57%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

Material Eau de Parfum Oud Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Material Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intense, long-lasting nature and rich, warm accords make it too strong for the office but perfect for dates and formal events. Many reviews highlight its sensuality and depth, ideal for evening wear, though a light hand could work for casual encounters.

Oud Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and bold character make it unsuitable for the office. This is a showstopper best reserved for formal events and date nights where its luxurious sillage can truly shine, especially in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Vanilla accords and Patchouli, Elemi notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Material Eau de Parfum
Oud Extrait
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