Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ishatar Citrus Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
L'Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle L'Oudh

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum
Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your grandad's oud. Ishatar Citrus Oud is a fresh, woody take that's got everyone raving as a potent alternative to Cedrat Boise, offering a similar vibe without being a full-on clone. It's a crowd-pleaser that blends quality with value, though you might need to be heavy-handed with the sprayer.
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Our Verdict - L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
L'Oudh is a truly polarising beast, a 'love it or hate it' affair where petrol and rubber meet raw, earthy oud. It's a challenging wear that demands appreciation for its uncompromising, naturalistic approach to a dark, animalic aroma.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 11%
Floral 11% 12%
Fruity 3% 1%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 13% 13%
Warm 15% 23%
Woody 36% 35%
Earthy 16% 20%
Animalic 11% 10%
Fresh 10% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ishatar Citrus Oud EdP
L'Oudh EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 50% vs 33%
Only in Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 50%
Only in L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Bergamot 33% Saffron 33%
Only in Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum
Woody 67% Jasmine 33%
Only in L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Rose 33% Oud 33% Cedar 33%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 25% vs 25%
Only in Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum
Oud 25% Musk 25% Cedar 25%
Only in L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 25% Vetiver 25% Amber 25%

Accords

Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
Amber
87%
Earthy
76%
49%
Oud
64%
Leather
58%
49%
Musky
57%
Balsamic
52%
Smoky
52%
49%
Patchouli
Animalic
46%
44%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
100%
87%
76%
Oud shared
49%
64%
58%
Musky shared
49%
57%
52%
52%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its fresh, woody profile makes it versatile for most daytime casual settings, and even suitable for office wear with a lighter application. While not overtly formal, its sophistication can carry it through some evening events, though its moderate projection might require overspraying for impact.

L'Oudh Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and often challenging opening notes of gasoline and rubber, L'Oudh is entirely unsuitable for office wear and too bold for most casual settings. Its dark, opulent character makes it more fitting for formal evenings or a daring date, but it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
85%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Musky, Oud accords and Oud, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ishatar Citrus Oud Eau de Parfum
L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
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