Oud Mood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2008 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ambre Gris
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Which Should You Buy?
This powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find its sweet, smoky oud intoxicating and addictive; others get a 'dirty socks' or 'melted plastic' vibe. Not for the faint of heart, it's a bold and often polarising scent best left to macerate.
Balmain's Ambre Gris is a divisive beast. Some find it a 'masterpiece' of spiced amber, creamy and sensual; others, a 'pissy' or 'industrial' mess. If you're after a unique, warm scent unlike anything else, it's worth the gamble for its sublime dry-down.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 16% |
| Fruity | 1% | 4% |
| Green | 8% | 10% |
| Sweet | 17% | 21% |
| Warm | 30% | 29% |
| Woody | 15% | 9% |
| Earthy | 16% | 12% |
| Animalic | 15% | 11% |
| Fresh | 6% | 11% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, Oud Mood is far too intense for office wear, riskily cloying in confined spaces. Its warm, sensual, and sometimes 'dirty' profile makes it ideal for intimate date nights and striking a statement at formal events, but it's probably too much for casual daytime outings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its warm, balsamic nature and reported excellent longevity make it a perfect fit for dates and formal events, creating a sensual aura. However, the strong initial spice and intimate character might be too much for an office setting, and it’s definitely not suited for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Incense notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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