Homem Verum Eau de Parfum vs Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

Homem Verum

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2018	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££

Portrait Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Homem Verum Eau de Parfum

This is the one if you're chasing that coveted Carolina Herrera CH Men vibe but want superior performance and a dash less sweetness. Users consistently praise it as a richer, more nuanced, and longer-lasting alternative.

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Our Verdict - Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	6%
Floral	12%	17%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	22%	13%
Sweet	17%	13%
Warm	26%	26%
Woody	15%	18%
Earthy	11%	10%
Animalic	11%	10%
Fresh	16%	15%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Homem Verum EdP

Portrait Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Sage 36% vs 16%

Only in Homem Verum Eau de Parfum

Pepper 33% Nutmeg 31%

Only in Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

Lavender 29% Cumin 21% Bergamot 19% Artemisia 14%

Only in Homem Verum Eau de Parfum

Violet Leaf 47% Amber 28% Jasmine 24%

Only in Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

Rose 21% Cinnamon 19% Saffron 17% Cyclamen 15% Wallflower 15% Cardamom 15%

Shared Notes

Cedar 9% vs 21%

Sandalwood 9% vs 24%

Only in Homem Verum Eau de Parfum

Suede 16% Copaiba Balm 12% Vanilla 11% Vetiver 11% Cashmeran 10% Iris 10% Musk 10%

Only in Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

Amber 24% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 16% Civet 14%

Accords

Homem Verum Eau de Parfum Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

90%

Powdery

61%

83%

Musky

Warm Spicy

71%

66%

Ozonic

64%

Aromatic

60%

Amber

64%

Lavender

63%

60%

Fresh Spicy

58%

Leather

56%

Aquatic

54%

Balsamic

Rose

52%

51%

Vanilla

Floral

49%

Cinnamon

46%

Woody shared

100%

Powdery shared

90%

61%

Musky

83%

Warm Spicy

71%

Ozonic

66%

Aromatic shared

64%

60%

Amber

64%

Lavender

63%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

58%

Leather

58%

Aquatic

56%

Balsamic

54%

Rose

52%

Vanilla

51%

Floral

49%

Cinnamon

46%

Performance

Homem Verum Eau de Parfum Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Homem Verum Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

With strong projection and impressive longevity, Homem Verum is too potent for close-quarters office wear but perfect for dates as it's often described as 'cuddly' and a compliment-getter. Its woody, musky accords make it versatile for casual outings and less suitable for sports, while its warmth lends itself to smart casual or relaxed formal settings.

Portrait Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

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.