The Secret Temptation
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Portrait Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a unique, seductive cheapie with surprising quality, while others find it a synthetic mess with rubbish performance. You'll either love its spicy-woody-vanilla twist or hate its peppery edge, so definitely try before you buy.
If you're after a fresh, floral opening that smoothly transitions into a rich, woody-amber drydown reminiscent of a much pricier niche, this clone hits the spot. It's a genuine steal for the quality.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 6% |
| Floral | 13% | 17% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 22% | 13% |
| Sweet | 16% | 13% |
| Warm | 23% | 26% |
| Woody | 14% | 18% |
| Earthy | 7% | 10% |
| Animalic | 6% | 10% |
| Fresh | 17% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and seductive spicy-woody profile make it a good fit for dates and evenings out. While some find it office-safe due to intimate sillage, the spicy sweetness might be a bit much for formal settings or sports use.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh opening makes it versatile enough for daily wear, while the rich, long-lasting woody and amber drydown elevates it for dates and formal events. The performance is above average, signalling it's not a gym scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Artemisia, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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