Oud Mood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
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Which Should You Buy?
This powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find its sweet, smoky oud intoxicating and addictive; others get a 'dirty socks' or 'melted plastic' vibe. Not for the faint of heart, it's a bold and often polarising scent best left to macerate.
This is a seriously stunning Middle Eastern-inspired rose, deep, jammy, and swathed in rich resins. A love-it-or-hate-it affair for some, but for rose aficionados, its discontinuation was a crime.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 18% | 20% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 8% | 9% |
| Sweet | 17% | 17% |
| Warm | 30% | 26% |
| Woody | 15% | 5% |
| Earthy | 16% | 15% |
| Animalic | 15% | 19% |
| Fresh | 6% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, Oud Mood is far too intense for office wear, riskily cloying in confined spaces. Its warm, sensual, and sometimes 'dirty' profile makes it ideal for intimate date nights and striking a statement at formal events, but it's probably too much for casual daytime outings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, this is best reserved for evenings and special occasions where you want to make a statement. Its heavy, oriental character isn't suited for office wear, but many find it perfect for date nights or elegant formal events, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Rose, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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