London for Men Eau de Toilette vs Ra'ed Oud Eau de Parfum

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London for Men Eau de Toilette bottle London for Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Ra'ed Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ra'ed Oud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - London for Men EDT
One of the most beloved designer tobacco scents, London for Men envelops you in spicy warmth and refined nostalgia. It is a comforting, gentlemanly staple for cold weather and evening wear.
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Our Verdict - Ra'ed Oud EDP
This one's a proper statement, not for the faint of heart or those seeking universal affection. It's bold, unapologetic, and divisive - you'll either love its rugged character or be put off by its eccentricities. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like your fragrances challenging.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
London for Men EDT
Ra'ed Oud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 33% vs 29%
Bergamot 28% vs 25%
Only in London for Men
Cinnamon 38%
Only in Ra'ed Oud
Saffron 46%

Accords

London for Men Ra'ed Oud
80%
Woody
100%
70%
Leather
100%
95%
Spicy
Amber
95%
Smoky
74%
Oud
71%
Animalic
63%
Earthy
61%
Rose
58%
Balsamic
55%
50%
Sweet
45%
Oriental
25%
Green
Woody shared
80%
100%
Leather shared
70%
100%
95%
95%
74%
Oud
71%
63%
61%
58%
55%
50%
45%
25%

Performance

London for Men Ra'ed Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

London for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich tobacco, cinnamon, and leather give this a warm, enveloping character that excels in fall and winter. The moderate sweetness and woody depth make it less fitting for hot weather but wearable in early spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its spicy-tobacco warmth and moderate boldness suit dates and formal events, while the richness can be a bit much for office or sporty settings. Works for casual evenings, less so for daytime business.

Ra'ed Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and distinct, non-mass-pleasing character make it unsuitable for office wear. While bold, its rugged leather and oud notes might be too intense for some dates, but it can shine in casual settings, especially in cooler weather. It lacks the polish for most formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather

Key Differences

Adds amber and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops cinnamon and guaiac wood

Where to buy

London for Men EDT
Ra'ed Oud EDP
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