Sand Aoud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
17 Oud Mosaic
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Which Should You Buy?
Sand Aoud by Mancera is a polarising scent, loved by those who appreciate its unique, spicy oud character and despised by others for its challenging, sometimes medicinal opening. It's a statement fragrance for the bold.
This oud-rose is a deeply polarising one. Some call it an affordable niche-quality gem, while others are put off by its challenging scent profile of barnyard oud. Definitely not a blind buy, but if you're into an animalic, dark rose, this might surprise you.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 13% | 20% |
| Fruity | 19% | 15% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 16% | 21% |
| Warm | 44% | 42% |
| Woody | 6% | 4% |
| Earthy | 12% | 10% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 6% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and prominent oud and spicy accords make it less suitable for a typical office environment unless applied lightly. However, its unique and sophisticated profile is perfect for making an impression on a date or at a formal event.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The strong, animalic oud and rose accords make this scent too bold for most office environments, but it can be a statement piece for formal events or a captivating choice for a date night. Its challenging nature makes it less suitable for casual wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Rose, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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