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Octavian Eau de Parfum bottle Octavian EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Gold Edition Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Gold Edition Oud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Octavian EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a potent, traditional rose-oud experience that some will adore for its quality and beastly performance, while others will find it too 'barnyard' or just plain unpleasant. Definitely sniff before you splurge.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Gold Edition Oud EDP
This Gold Edition Oud is a brazenly divisive beast. Some find it a dirty, stanky, yet brilliant oud-and-rose triumph that punches well above its weight. Others? An inexpensive abomination smelling of public toilets and burnt rubber. Try it, if you dare.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Octavian EDP
Gold Edition Oud EDP

Notes

Octavian
Gold Edition Oud

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Only in Gold Edition Oud
Rose 100%
Only in Gold Edition Oud
Incense 55% Saffron 45%

Accords

Octavian Gold Edition Oud
100%
Oud
79%
Woody
100%
97%
Rose
61%
72%
Warm Spicy
95%
94%
Amber
62%
Balsamic
62%
Patchouli
61%
Smoky
58%
49%
Floral
49%
Metallic
Powdery
47%
45%
Leather
Earthy
45%
Oud shared
100%
79%
100%
Rose shared
97%
61%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
95%
Amber shared
94%
62%
62%
61%
58%
49%
49%
47%
45%
45%

Performance

Octavian Gold Edition Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Octavian

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its nuclear performance and intense oud-rose profile, Octavian is far too potent for the office or casual settings. It's best reserved for evening dates or formal events where its luxurious depth can shine without overwhelming those around you.

Gold Edition Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, this fragrance is unsuitable for the office where it could be overwhelming. It's well-suited for evenings, formal events, and dates due to its bold and sensual character, but too intense for casual daytime wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, rose, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Octavian EDP
Gold Edition Oud EDP
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