Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum vs Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

Tobacco Mandarin

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2022
£££££	Price Tier	£

Ethnic Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

This one's a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent that demands attention. Prepare for compliments or confused stares; either way, you won't be forgotten. It's bold, it's potent, and it's definitely not for the faint of heart.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	14%	8%
Floral	0%	1%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	1%	7%
Sweet	12%	12%
Warm	37%	33%
Woody	8%	22%
Earthy	23%	22%
Animalic	17%	16%
Fresh	7%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Tobacco Mandarin EdP

Ethnic Oud EdP

Notes

Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Cumin 41% Mandarin 36% Coriander 23%

Only in Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

Pepper 43% Oregano 29% Bergamot 29%

Shared Notes

Labdanum 24% vs 29%

Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Tobacco 45% Leather 31%

Only in Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

Opoponax 29% Frankincense 24% Amber 18%

Only in Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Frankincense 100%

Only in Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

Oud 32% Leather 26% Sandalwood 21% Patchouli 21%

Accords

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

100%

Fresh Spicy

100%

97%

Tobacco

89%

Amber

95%

61%

Oud

81%

76%

Citrus

47%

73%

Woody

49%

71%

Sweet

50%

67%

Leather

64%

66%

Animalic

47%

Balsamic

57%

54%

Aromatic

Warm Spicy

50%

Fresh Spicy shared

100%

Tobacco

97%

Amber shared

89%

95%

Oud shared

61%

81%

Citrus shared

76%

47%

Woody shared

73%

49%

Sweet shared

71%

50%

Leather shared

67%

64%

Animalic shared

66%

47%

Balsamic

57%

Aromatic

54%

Warm Spicy

50%

Performance

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Mandarin Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.

Ethnic Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its nuclear longevity and heavy projection, this is far too much for the office. It's best suited for cooler evenings, making it ideal for dates or formal events where its commanding presence can shine without overwhelming a close-quarters environment. Casual wear is pushing it, unless you're trying to make a statement.