Nisean Eau de Parfum vs Indonesian Oud Eau de Toilette

Nisean

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2016	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

Indonesian Oud

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Nisean

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Indonesian Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nisean

A divisive yet distinctive offering from Parfums de Marly. Nisean is a sophisticated, woody-amber fragrance, celebrated by some as a true niche standout, while others find its intensity and traditional oriental profile a bit much. A 'hidden gem' for the initiated, if you can still find it.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Indonesian Oud

Zegna's 2012 contribution to the rose-oud canon, composed by a four-perfumer team (Pierre Negrin, Frank Voelkl, Harry Fremont, Jacques Cavallier). Calabrian bergamot top, rose-oud-myrrh heart, amber-patchouli-leather base. The cleanest, brightest, most daytime-friendly rose-oud in the designer category.

Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus	19%	19%
Floral	14%	15%
Fruity	4%	2%
Green	3%	2%
Sweet	11%	13%
Warm	20%	21%
Woody	21%	19%
Earthy	18%	24%
Animalic	5%	19%
Fresh	15%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Nisean EdP

Indonesian Oud EdT

Notes

Only in Nisean

Pink Pepper 37% Lime 32% Grapefruit 31%

Only in Indonesian Oud

Bergamot 67% Saffron 33%

Shared Notes

Rose 12% vs 38%

Only in Nisean

Saffron 22% Labdanum 20% Frankincense 17% Floral 16% Geranium 13%

Only in Indonesian Oud

Oud 43% Myrrh 18%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 30% vs 35%

Amber 19% vs 41%

Only in Nisean

Woody 32% Cedar 18%

Only in Indonesian Oud

Leather 23%

Accords

Nisean Indonesian Oud

100%

Woody

50%

Oud

100%

Rose

85%

75%

Amber

60%

73%

Warm Spicy

45%

60%

Patchouli

60%

44%

Fresh Spicy

54%

Citrus

54%

Floral

50%

46%

Balsamic

45%

Earthy

Woody shared

100%

50%

Oud

100%

Rose

85%

Amber shared

75%

60%

Warm Spicy shared

73%

45%

Patchouli shared

60%

Fresh Spicy shared

44%

54%

Citrus

54%

Floral

50%

Balsamic

46%

Earthy

45%

Performance

Nisean Indonesian Oud

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nisean

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office

Its sophisticated, woody-amber profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for formal events and dates, lending an elegant air without being overpowering. The strong, characterful patchouli and resinous notes make it less appropriate for very casual or sporty settings, as some find it too intense.

Indonesian Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The bergamot-led top makes this the most shoulder-season-friendly rose-oud in the designer category. Community votes lean fall and winter but spring is a strong fit thanks to the citrus opening; summer is the weakest season because heat amplifies the oud-patchouli base unhelpfully.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

A bright, polished rose-oud reads strongly for office, date, formal and evening contexts. Casual wear is workable in cooler weather. Sport is a non-starter for any oud composition but the lighter EDT concentration makes it less aggressive than the EDP-density rose-ouds in the category.