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The One Eau de Parfum bottle The One EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2015 Year 2013
££ Price Tier ££
Oud Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The One EDP
A masterful blend of tobacco, amber, and spice that radiates warmth and sophistication. The One EDP is a modern classic for the man who wants to be remembered-deep, inviting, and impossible to mistake for anything else.
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Our Verdict - Oud Noir EDP
A smooth, westernised oud that's often compared to Tom Ford Oud Wood, but with a lighter, fresher Versace twist. It's a real chameleon, loved by many for its wearability and surprising versatility, though a few find the oud too synthetic or woody.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The One EDP
Oud Noir EDP

Notes

Accords

The One Oud Noir
60%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Amber
48%
Oud
95%
80%
Fresh Spicy
82%
70%
Citrus
55%
70%
Aromatic
48%
50%
Sweet
50%
Woody
50%
Patchouli
49%
45%
Fresh
Warm Spicy shared
60%
100%
Amber shared
95%
48%
Oud
95%
Fresh Spicy shared
80%
82%
Citrus shared
70%
55%
Aromatic shared
70%
48%
50%
Woody shared
50%
50%
49%
45%

Performance

The One Oud Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The One

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The blend of warm amber, sweet tobacco and spice makes The One EDP ideal for fall and winter, while the aromatic citrus top keeps it wearable in spring. The richness and warmth may become heavy in hot summer weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its warm, enveloping, and slightly sweet tobacco-amber character is romantic and inviting, perfect for date night, but its moderate projection lets it work for casual or even office use. Too rich for sports or high-heat activity.

Oud Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, warm spicy and woody character, combined with a 'friendly' take on oud, makes it highly suitable for formal and date settings. While some mention decent longevity, lighter projection means it can work for the office, but its distinctive character might be too much for casual or sport wear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, fresh spicy, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The One EDP
Oud Noir EDP
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