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Carved Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Carved Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2013 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££££
Kogaï For Him Eau de Toilette bottle Kogaï For Him EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carved Oud EDP
Carved Oud is often lauded as the superior, smoother evolution of Tom Ford's Oud Wood. Expect a well-blended, sophisticated woody scent that gets plenty of love, but some find its performance underwhelming for the price.
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Our Verdict - Kogaï For Him EDT
A properly classy woody scent that's a versatile all-rounder, without being boring. If you need a fragrance that's office appropriate but still interesting, this is a solid choice.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carved Oud EDP
Kogaï For Him EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 24%
Sandalwood 21% vs 34%

Accords

Carved Oud Kogaï For Him
100%
Woody
100%
54%
Aromatic
73%
58%
Warm Spicy
64%
56%
Oud
55%
Powdery
55%
52%
Earthy
49%
49%
Patchouli
45%
Musky
49%
Balsamic
48%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
54%
73%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
64%
Oud
56%
Powdery shared
55%
55%
Earthy shared
52%
49%
49%
Musky shared
45%
49%
48%

Performance

Carved Oud Kogaï For Him
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Carved Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, refined woody character make it exceptional for the office, dates, and semi-formal wear, as noted by many reviewers. While not a casual 'jeans and t-shirt' scent, its versatility allows for dressier casual settings, but it's completely unsuitable for sport.

Kogaï For Him

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and well-balanced woody, aromatic profile make it perfectly suitable for an office environment or casual wear without being overpowering. While pleasant, it might lack the 'wow' factor some prefer for a formal event or a hot date.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carved Oud EDP
Kogaï For Him EDT
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