Into The Oud Extrait bottle Into The Oud
Extrait Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2020 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
The Purple Bar Extrait bottle The Purple Bar

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Into The Oud
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The Purple Bar
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Into The Oud Extrait
This is a bold, divisive take on oud. If you're not usually an oud fan but want an easy entry point, this, ironically, might be your ticket in. But beware, some find the oud too animalic or overwhelmingly masculine.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Purple Bar Extrait
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a wonderfully complex, unique journey. For others, it's a cheap Christmas potpourri. You'll need to try it to see where you land - but be warned, opinion is sharply divided.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 7%
Floral 2% 1%
Fruity 12% 10%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 37% 43%
Warm 39% 31%
Woody 3% 9%
Earthy 10% 16%
Animalic 6% 2%
Fresh 5% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Into The Oud Extrait
The Purple Bar Extrait

Notes

Accords

Into The Oud Extrait The Purple Bar Extrait
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
97%
Oud
96%
Sweet
75%
79%
Rum
Vanilla
62%
58%
Citrus
48%
58%
Amber
58%
57%
Metallic
Fruity
57%
Patchouli
57%
55%
Green
Cinnamon
55%
54%
Woody
49%
Balsamic
49%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Oud
97%
Sweet shared
96%
75%
Rum
79%
62%
Citrus shared
58%
48%
Amber shared
58%
58%
57%
57%
57%
55%
55%
Woody shared
54%
49%
49%

Performance

Into The Oud Extrait The Purple Bar Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Into The Oud Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'extrait' concentration, strong warm spicy and oud accords, and reviewer comments about its intensity, this isn't a casual office scent. It's best suited for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, where its depth can truly shine.

The Purple Bar Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent, warm spicy and sweet accords make it entirely unsuitable for the office or sport. However, this richness is perfect for a date night or a formal evening event, creating an aura of captivating allure.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Amber accords and Davana, Orange notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Into The Oud Extrait
The Purple Bar Extrait
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