OUD ROSE
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2015 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Imari Elixir
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A modern, peppery take on rose and oud that's smooth and romantic, with a fruity kick. It's affordable, but be warned: some find the patchouli in the drydown a bit much, and the berry can lean artificial for some noses. Approach with an open mind.
Imari Elixir is a surprisingly sophisticated, dark berry-vanilla scent that punches well above its price point. It's an Avon blind-buy gem for those who crave a seductive, deep fragrance, though some find it a touch too sweet or cloying in warmer weather.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 8% |
| Floral | 31% | 31% |
| Fruity | 21% | 22% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 29% | 38% |
| Warm | 11% | 7% |
| Woody | 10% | 6% |
| Earthy | 9% | 12% |
| Animalic | 7% | 5% |
| Fresh | 11% | 9% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
While its sweet, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening wear, the strong rose and oud accords mean it's a bit much for the office. It can be dressed down for casual evening events, but it's not suited for sporty activities.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and potent, sweet, and dark profile make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, these same characteristics, especially the seductive and warm notes, lend themselves perfectly to date nights and elegant evening events. It's a bit much for casual daytime but can work for dressy casual occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Fruity, Woody accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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