Is Aromara Cherry & Oud a dupe of Guerlain Cherry Oud?
Cherry Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cherry & Oud Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cherry Oud
- Cherry & Oud
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Don't go expecting a straightforward cherry bonbon; this is a moody, bold beast where the leather and oud often steal the show. Not for the faint of heart, but addictive for those who click with its dark charm.
Cherry & Oud goes after Guerlain's dark fruity-oud composition closely, opening on the same black cherry note. The rose-oud heart is simplified compared to Guerlain's more layered, resinous original, and the patchouli-amber base is lighter, giving up some of the depth that justifies the original's price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cherry
100%
Black Cherry
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and strong sillage, Cherry Oud is far too overpowering for an office environment. Its complex, dark profile with oud and leather makes it perfect for formal events or intimate dates, especially in cooler weather, where its depth can be appreciated.
Seasons
The dark cherry and oud combination is rich and warming, best suited to cold-weather Fall/Winter wear.
Occasions
A sensual, fruity-oud scent best worn for Date nights and Formal evenings rather than daytime office use.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Rose
Adds amber and black cherry, drops cherry and fruity notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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