Aoud Damascus Eau de Parfum vs 534 Stella Eau de Parfum
Aoud Damascus EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
534 Stella EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This isn't just another rose oud, it's a divisive conversation starter. Some find it a regal, balanced Arabian dream, while others are scrubbing off 'bathroom comparisons' and 'stale rose water'. It's bold, it's persistent, and it definitely won't be everyone's cup of tea.
534 leans on the same rose-peony-amber-wood shape as Stella McCartney's Stella but with a rougher, less dewy rose and a shorter drydown, trading the original's soft sillage for a louder but more fleeting take.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and excellent longevity, Aoud Damascus might be a bit much for the office unless applied very sparingly. Its rich, opulent rose and oud accords make it exceptional for formal events and romantic dates, but it's likely too intense for casual daywear or sporty activities.
Seasons
Community season votes for Stella McCartney Stella, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Stella McCartney Stella, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, amber, floral
Adds amber and mandarin, drops balsam and frankincense
Where to buy
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