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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, and frankly, we're not surprised. It’s got beastly performance matched only by its eye-watering price, so sample before you commit to smelling like a luxury spice explosion, or an Indian takeaway, depending on who you ask.
Built to echo Creed's record-breakingly long-lasting Oud Zarian, this clones the creamy rose-and-oud heart wrapped in frankincense and tonka. It captures the warm, boozy-incense glow but the oud reads thinner and the projection settles closer to the skin sooner than the £500 original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 10% |
| Floral | 29% | 29% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 22% | 20% |
| Warm | 23% | 22% |
| Woody | 13% | 14% |
| Earthy | 13% | 13% |
| Animalic | 5% | 5% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual wear. However, for dates and formal occasions, particularly in cooler weather, its opulent and sophisticated character shines through, setting a mysterious and captivating mood.
Seasons
The warm oud, frankincense and creamy resins feel richest in cold weather, making this an autumn and winter scent.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, incense-laced depth suits evenings, formal occasions and dates rather than casual daytime wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Frankincense, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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