NoCologne Cologne bottle NoCologne
Cologne Concentration Edp
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2023 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Assam Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle Assam Oudh

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - NoCologne
This one's a proper split-decision fragrance; people either adore its potent, zesty grapefruit punch or recoil from what they perceive as acrid, cloying, or even a 'cannabis' note. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you love bold citrus, it could be your new signature.
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Our Verdict - Assam Oudh
This perfume is a bit of a chameleon, promising a bold oud experience but often delivering something far softer. For some, it's a surprising and sensual musk-oud delight, while for others, the oud simply vanishes, leaving them underwhelmed by something that falls short of its namesake.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 46% 33%
Floral 19% 21%
Fruity 7% 8%
Green 10% 8%
Sweet 10% 22%
Warm 15% 15%
Woody 1% 0%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 33% 26%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
NoCologne Cologne
Assam Oudh EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 22% vs 26%
Lemon 20% vs 25%

Accords

NoCologne Assam Oudh
100%
Citrus
100%
Oud
96%
41%
Musky
94%
Sweet
93%
Woody
76%
56%
Aromatic
68%
Earthy
64%
Powdery
62%
56%
Fresh Spicy
60%
Patchouli
58%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Oud
96%
Musky shared
41%
94%
93%
76%
Aromatic shared
56%
68%
64%
62%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
60%
58%

Performance

NoCologne Assam Oudh
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

NoCologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and impressive longevity, especially in warmer weather, make it less suitable for a confined office environment. However, its vibrant and bold citrus nature makes it excellent for casual outings and active wear, standing out without being overly formal.

Assam Oudh

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its generally soft sillage and subtle oud accord make it versatile enough for office wear, though its sensual muskiness leans it more towards evening dates. Due to its muted projection, it is less suited for active or purely casual daytime wear, and lacks the formality many expect from a true oud.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
84%
Accord
60%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Musky, Aromatic accords and Bergamot, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

NoCologne
Assam Oudh
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