Odyssey Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Odyssey Aoud
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2023 Year 2025
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Eminence Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Eminence Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Odyssey Aoud
This is a seriously polarising beast. Some rave about its luxurious oud and spice, others call it a horrific medicinal diesel. If you're patient enough to let it macerate, you might just find a hidden gem, but it's not for the faint of heart.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Eminence Oud
A bold, unapologetic oud that doesn't just whisper, it shouts. Not for the faint-hearted, this one demands attention and is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair among enthusiasts.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 4% 5%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 2% 2%
Sweet 8% 10%
Warm 22% 24%
Woody 34% 32%
Earthy 22% 28%
Animalic 24% 30%
Fresh 13% 7%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Odyssey Aoud EdP
Eminence Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 41% vs 33%
Lavender 29% vs 33%
Nutmeg 29% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Oud 56% vs 100%
Only in Odyssey Aoud
Woody 44%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 50%
Patchouli 29% vs 50%
Only in Odyssey Aoud
Ambroxan 35%

Accords

Odyssey Aoud Eminence Oud
100%
Woody
58%
89%
Fresh Spicy
100%
99%
Oud
77%
90%
Warm Spicy
93%
90%
Musky
77%
65%
Lavender
77%
61%
Patchouli
77%
69%
Amber
52%
Powdery
58%
56%
Metallic
52%
Earthy
52%
Woody shared
100%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
89%
100%
Oud shared
99%
77%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
93%
Musky shared
90%
77%
Lavender shared
65%
77%
Patchouli shared
61%
77%
69%
Powdery shared
52%
58%
Metallic shared
56%
52%
52%

Performance

Odyssey Aoud Eminence Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Odyssey Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its nuclear projection and long-lasting nature, Odyssey Aoud is far too potent for the office or casual day wear. It's best reserved for formal events or special dates where its strong, masculine, Middle Eastern-inspired character can truly shine without overpowering. Many reviewers noted its unsuitability for everyday wear due to its strength.

Eminence Oud

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent oud and strong projection make it less suitable for an office, as it can be quite imposing. However, these same qualities excel on a date or at formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
97%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Warm Spicy, Patchouli accords and Lavender, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Odyssey Aoud
Eminence Oud
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