Eau de Couture Eau de Parfum vs The Oud Eau de Parfum

Eau de Couture

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	£££££

The Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau de Couture

Cher's Eau de Couture is a divisive beast: some hail it as a masterclass in classic perfumery, a glorious throwback to the 80s powerhouse scents, whilst others recoil from its 'nuclear' powder and soapiness. You'll either love it or actively flee.

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Our Verdict - The Oud

Prepare for a modern oud experience. Don't expect skank; this is refined, floral, and surprisingly versatile. A stellar performer that transcends typical oud expectations, delivering a sophisticated twist on a classic theme.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	19%
Floral	42%	40%
Fruity	3%	4%
Green	5%	5%
Sweet	21%	18%
Warm	13%	11%
Woody	17%	12%
Earthy	4%	9%
Animalic	4%	5%
Fresh	10%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Eau de Couture EdP

The Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 26% vs 29%

Only in Eau de Couture

Clove 46% Neroli 27%

Only in The Oud

Geranium 40% Mandarin 30%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 33% vs 24%

Rose 29% vs 21%

Only in Eau de Couture

Orange Blossom 38%

Only in The Oud

Magnolia 28% Ylang-Ylang 26%

Only in Eau de Couture

Sandalwood 37% Orchid 37% Vetiver 27%

Only in The Oud

Clove 10% Patchouli 9% Labdanum 9% Guaiac Wood 9% Woody 9% Frankincense 9% Cedar 8% Styrax 8% Benzoin 7% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 7% Saffron 6% Oud 6% Orris 5%

Accords

Eau de Couture The Oud

100%

Warm Spicy

77%

90%

Woody

100%

92%

White Floral

80%

Citrus

57%

Amber

79%

76%

Floral

49%

64%

Powdery

46%

Fresh Spicy

63%

62%

Aromatic

52%

54%

Sweet

48%

Rose

46%

Patchouli

46%

Balsamic

45%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

77%

Woody shared

90%

100%

White Floral

92%

Citrus shared

80%

57%

Amber

79%

Floral shared

76%

49%

Powdery

64%

Fresh Spicy shared

46%

63%

Aromatic shared

62%

52%

Sweet

54%

Rose shared

48%

46%

Patchouli

46%

Balsamic

45%

Performance

Eau de Couture The Oud

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau de Couture

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its dominant warm spicy and white floral accords, make it too overwhelming for an office setting. However, its strong, sophisticated character is perfect for formal events and colder weather dates. It's a bit much for casual wear, largely due to its intensity.

The Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its stellar performance and bold, luxurious character make it more suited for special occasions and dates. While it leans towards formal, its versatility allows for casual evening wear, but it's certainly too much for the gym.