Fakhar Al Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Gold
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Which Should You Buy?
Fakhar Al Oud is a deep, woody, and intensely polarising scent. You'll either get sophisticated oud and spice or something akin to bug spray or petrol. It's affordable, performs like a beast, and is definitely not for the faint of heart or a blind buy.
Commodity Gold is a seriously divisive vanilla. Some find it a luxurious, grown-up take on the classic, while others moan it's simply basic and astonishingly weak. Go in with an open mind, but keep your expectations for performance in check - it's a skin scent for many.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 7% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 6% |
| Sweet | 37% | 37% |
| Warm | 19% | 19% |
| Woody | 28% | 29% |
| Earthy | 18% | 6% |
| Animalic | 11% | 16% |
| Fresh | 2% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 intense projection and longevity, this isn't suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It's better suited for formal evenings or cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming those around you. Several reviewers mention its strength, advising against more than two sprays.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, warm vanilla profile make it ideal for casual wear and office settings where strong fragrances are unwelcome. It's too subtle for a formal occasion and obviously unsuitable for sport given its delicate nature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Amber, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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