Is Dar Al Oud Oud Rose a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Atomic Rose?

Atomic Rose EDP

Initio Parfums Privés   Original Statement

Oud Rose EDP

Dar Al Oud   Inspired Statement
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Atomic Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Atomic Rose EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Oud Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Rose EDP
Our Verdict

Atomic Rose and Oud Rose both feature rose, musk, and pink pepper, but diverge significantly in their overall character. Atomic Rose is a modern, bright, and intensely floral rose with a prominent vanilla sweetness, making it a bold statement scent. Oud Rose, shrouded in mystery, supposedly has a prominent oud accord. If you prefer a loud, sweet, and attention-grabbing rose, Atomic Rose is the clear choice. If you're intrigued by rare fragrances and desire a more traditional rose-oud combination, Oud Rose might be worth the hunt - if you can find it.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Atomic Rose if...
  • You want a modern and bold rose fragrance.
  • Vanilla sweetness appeals to your taste.
  • You enjoy fragrances that command attention.
  • You prefer readily available perfumes.
Choose Oud Rose if...
  • You love the combination of rose and oud.
  • You enjoy the thrill of hunting rare fragrances.
  • You prefer a more traditional fragrance profile.
  • You find Atomic Rose too loud or sweet.
Our Verdict - Atomic Rose EDP
A showstopping, ultra-modern rose that fuses searing brightness with decadent vanilla and spicy florals. Opulent, unabashedly bold, and magnetic - a contemporary classic for those who want to be noticed.
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Our Verdict - Oud Rose EDP
Alright, so this perfume is apparently very difficult to get hold of. The hype exists, the desire is real, but the juice? Remains a mystery for most.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Atomic Rose EDP A Oud Rose EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Atomic Rose EDP
Oud Rose EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 36% vs 41%
Only in Atomic Rose
Bergamot Bergamot 64%
Only in Oud Rose
Saffron Saffron 58%
Shared Notes
Rose Rose 32% vs 55%
Only in Atomic Rose
Jasmine Jasmine 18% Hedione Hedione 11% Jasmin Sambac Jasmin Sambac 8%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Atomic Rose Oud Rose
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Atomic Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The luminous citrus opening and lively florals make it beautiful for spring, while the sweet, ambery vanilla-rose heart provides enough warmth and richness for fall and winter. It can work in summer, but its density and projection may be too much in peak heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its sillage and opulent rose-vanilla presence make it sensational for date nights and formal events, while the sweetness and projection may overwhelm in close office or sporty settings.

Oud Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Initio Parfums Privés Atomic Rose, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given the 'Oud Rose' name, this is likely a potent, long-lasting fragrance best suited for evening formal events and romantic dates. It would be too heavy for casual wear or the office.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
24%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Musk, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Adds amber and oud, drops ambroxan and bergamot

Where to buy

Atomic Rose EDP
Oud Rose EDP

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