Is The Essence Vault Oud Immortel - 492 a dupe of Byredo Oud Immortel?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Immortel
- Oud Immortel - 492
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and distinctive, Oud Immortel sparks strong opinions. Some find it a fresh, bright take on oud, others a synthetic mess, or a clone of popular fragrances. It's not a safe blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a signature scent.
Inspired by Byredo Oud Immortel, this budget take leans on the same limoncello-incense-oud shape but flattens fast - the smoky woods arrive louder and thinner, fading to a simple tobacco-oakmoss base within a few hours rather than Byredo's slow-building depth.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate to strong projection and unique, sometimes polarising, scent make it less ideal for a conservative office. However, its sophisticated and confident character makes it excellent for dates and formal events, allowing you to stand out. It's also suitable for cooler casual wear, as many users find it versatile across seasons.
Seasons
Community season votes for Byredo Oud Immortel, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Byredo Oud Immortel, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Lemon, Oakmoss, Cardamom
Without oud and papyrus
Where to buy
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Oud Immortel - 492 EDP
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