Hercules
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oud Tabac
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Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a budget-friendly PDM Herod proxy, this is it, but patience is key. Give it a few months to macerate and it transforms from a synthetic mess into a surprisingly smooth, sweet tobacco bomb. Performance is hit-or-miss, so manage your expectations.
This one's a divisive banger, a room-filler that demands attention in the best possible way. Those chasing a milder scent should steer clear, but if you're after a bold, long-lasting tobacco with a spicy kick, Oud Tabac is your guy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 4% | 4% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 23% | 26% |
| Warm | 44% | 37% |
| Woody | 18% | 11% |
| Earthy | 13% | 14% |
| Animalic | 9% | 12% |
| Fresh | 3% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Heavy tobacco and warm spicy accords make this more suitable for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its performance can be intense or a skin-scent, making it best for casual or date nights where closer encounters are desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it less suited for an intimate office setting, but it shines in formal or date scenarios where making a strong impression is key. The rich tobacco and oud accords lend themselves to cooler weather and dressier events, as noted by many reviewers.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Tobacco, Amber, Vanilla accords and Labdanum, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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