Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Exclusif Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Notorious Eau de Parfum bottle Notorious

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Exclusif Oud
A divisive oud for the price-conscious. It's affordable, but some find the spice and synthetic notes off-putting, while others laud its warm, elegant Middle Eastern vibe. Sample first to avoid a blind-buy blunder.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Notorious
Notorious is a bold, complex beast of a fragrance. It's not for the faint-hearted, nor is it a blind buy, but those who 'get' it absolutely swear by its smoky, leathery depth. A true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 6%
Floral 13% 12%
Fruity 0% 2%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 13% 23%
Warm 29% 25%
Woody 28% 17%
Earthy 21% 23%
Animalic 17% 17%
Fresh 6% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Exclusif Oud EdP
Notorious EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 27% vs 11%
Sandalwood 26% vs 15%
Vetiver 25% vs 12%
Patchouli 21% vs 14%

Accords

Exclusif Oud Notorious
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
97%
Oud
80%
Woody
92%
73%
Leather
86%
Smoky
66%
65%
Aromatic
58%
Amber
52%
Chocolate
57%
51%
Earthy
55%
54%
Rose
52%
Animalic
54%
Cinnamon
52%
Sweet
52%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
100%
Oud
97%
Woody shared
80%
92%
Leather shared
73%
86%
66%
65%
Amber shared
58%
52%
57%
Earthy shared
51%
55%
54%
Animalic shared
52%
54%
52%
52%

Performance

Exclusif Oud Notorious
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Exclusif Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its blend of oud and warm spices, coupled with reported average to strong longevity, makes it better suited for cooler weather and evening wear. While some reviewers find it office-safe, its formal leaning makes it ideal for more upscale events and dates.

Notorious

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

With strong sillage and longevity, Notorious is far too potent for the office. Its unique, bold character makes it an excellent choice for a statement on a date or an evening event, though it's too intense for everyday wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
89%
Accord
65%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Woody, Leather accords and Rose, Leather notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Exclusif Oud
Notorious
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