Is The Parfum Hub Muscat Oud a dupe of Arabian Oud Madawi?
Madawi EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Muscat Oud EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Madawi
- Muscat Oud
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a big, bold, fruity-floral beast, adored by many for its opulent sillage and longevity. It's not for the faint of heart or the office, but if you want to make a statement, Madawi has you covered.
Despite the oud in its name, Muscat Oud actually follows Arabian Oud's Madawi closely - a fruity pineapple-orange blossom scent with no real oud note at all - though the patchouli-musk base thins out much faster than Madawi's celebrated staying power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Pineapple
100%
vs
100%
Musk
37%
vs
30%
Patchouli
22%
vs
69%
Orange Blossom
100%
Pineapple
100%
Pineapple
100%
Orange Blossom
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional projection and longevity, highlighted by reviewers, make it unsuitable for typical office environments. However, these same characteristics, combined with its alluring fruity-floral profile, make it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to leave an unforgettable impression.
Seasons
A bright fruity-floral scent like this suits warm-weather wear, where its lighter performance and radiant opening feel most appropriate.
Occasions
Fresh and radiant enough for daytime and casual dates, too soft and sweet for formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Patchouli, Pineapple, Musk
Adds orange blossom, drops apple blossom and peach
Where to buy
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