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Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Fakhar Al Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2021 Year 2013
£ Price Tier £££££
Amber Star Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Star EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fakhar Al Oud EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Amber Star EDP
This one's a proper head-turner, but the drama isn't just in the scent; it's in the price tag and the baffling 'bundle-only' release. Amber Star is a complex, indulgent ambergris dream that should be flying off shelves, but Xerjoff's marketing has made it a cult classic rather than a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fakhar Al Oud EDP
Amber Star EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Balsam 22% vs 27%
Guaiac Wood 19% vs 38%

Accords

Fakhar Al Oud Amber Star
100%
Woody
87%
48%
Amber
100%
Balsamic
58%
56%
Warm Spicy
49%
51%
Vanilla
52%
Sweet
52%
51%
Powdery
45%
48%
Oud
Animalic
47%
Woody shared
100%
87%
Amber shared
48%
100%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
49%
Vanilla shared
51%
52%
52%
Powdery shared
51%
45%
Oud
48%
47%

Performance

Fakhar Al Oud Amber Star
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fakhar Al Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal

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.

Amber Star

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and incredible longevity make it too much for the office. However, its rich, sweet, and sensual nature, often described as 'sexy' and 'classy,' makes it perfectly suited for special occasions, formal events, and intimate date nights. It's a night-out showstopper, not a casual daytime spritz.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fakhar Al Oud EDP
Amber Star EDP
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