90%
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Rose Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Rose Oud
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2022 Year 2021
£ Price Tier ££
Adhara Oud Extrait bottle Adhara Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Oud Eau de Parfum
This isn't your grandma's rose. Maison Alhambra's Rose Oud is a divisive beast: some get a sweet, wearable oud-rose, others a smoky, leathery, and even questionable aroma that leans heavily masculine. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Adhara Oud Extrait
This one's a divisive oud, with some finding it a sophisticated, elegant take on a smoky oud-leather combo. Others, however, are left disappointed by its perceived lack of strength and projection, especially for an "Extrait".
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 8% 16%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 16% 18%
Warm 23% 31%
Woody 34% 28%
Earthy 27% 25%
Animalic 17% 20%
Fresh 2% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Oud EdP
Adhara Oud Extrait

Notes

Only in Rose Oud Eau de Parfum
Labdanum 100%
Only in Adhara Oud Extrait
Saffron 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 29% vs 50%
Only in Rose Oud Eau de Parfum
Saffron 35% Patchouli 35%
Only in Adhara Oud Extrait
Oud 50%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 27% vs 33%
Only in Rose Oud Eau de Parfum
Oud 45% Cedar 27%
Only in Adhara Oud Extrait
Amber 33% Patchouli 33%

Accords

Rose Oud Eau de Parfum Adhara Oud Extrait
100%
Oud
100%
Leather
90%
44%
Fresh Spicy
82%
54%
Warm Spicy
75%
Rose
73%
66%
Woody
Aromatic
58%
Animalic
54%
44%
Patchouli
49%
Metallic
46%
Smoky
44%
Oud shared
100%
100%
90%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
75%
73%
66%
58%
54%
Patchouli shared
44%
49%
46%
44%

Performance

Rose Oud Eau de Parfum Adhara Oud Extrait
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its powerful and assertive oud-heavy profile makes it too intense for an office setting and casual wear. However, its bold and luxurious character is well-suited for formal events and date nights where it can make a sophisticated statement.

Adhara Oud Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The dominant oud and leather accords suggest a boldness that might not suit a typical office environment. However, its sophisticated and mysterious character makes it ideal for evening dates and formal events, though some users reported issues with sillage. It's too heavy and complex for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Fresh Spicy accords and Saffron, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Oud Eau de Parfum
Adhara Oud Extrait
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