06 Incense Rose Eau de Parfum vs Indonesian Oud Eau de Toilette

06 Incense Rose

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2008	Year	2012
££	Price Tier	££

Indonesian Oud

ScentArt

A

06 Incense Rose

B

Indonesian Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 06 Incense Rose

This is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a fizzy, vibrant opening that gives way to a truly unique incense-rose blend. It's potent, artistic, and certainly not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.

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	14%	19%
Floral	18%	15%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	2%	2%
Sweet	13%	13%
Warm	18%	21%
Woody	16%	19%
Earthy	20%	24%
Animalic	17%	19%
Fresh	9%	10%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

06 Incense Rose EdP

Indonesian Oud EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 18% vs 66%

Only in 06 Incense Rose

Rose 29% Clementine 28% Cardamom 25%

Only in Indonesian Oud

Saffron 33%

Only in 06 Incense Rose

Castoreum 54% Orris 46%

Only in Indonesian Oud

Oud 43% Rose 39% Myrrh 18%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 11% vs 35%

Only in 06 Incense Rose

Incense 21% Myrrh 16% Resin 15% Cedar 12% Labdanum 12% Vetiver 12%

Only in Indonesian Oud

Amber 42% Leather 23%

Accords

06 Incense Rose Indonesian Oud

100%

Amber

60%

Oud

100%

56%

Rose

85%

73%

Warm Spicy

45%

66%

Woody

50%

66%

Citrus

54%

64%

Balsamic

63%

Smoky

Patchouli

60%

Fresh Spicy

54%

52%

Aromatic

45%

Floral

50%

46%

Sweet

Amber shared

100%

60%

Oud

100%

Rose shared

56%

85%

Warm Spicy shared

73%

45%

Woody shared

66%

50%

Citrus shared

66%

54%

Balsamic

64%

Smoky

63%

Patchouli

60%

Fresh Spicy

54%

Aromatic

52%

Floral shared

45%

50%

Sweet

46%

Performance

06 Incense Rose Indonesian Oud

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

06 Incense Rose

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, its unique and sensual profile makes it ideal for dates and evening wear, lending a mysterious aura. Casual wear is possible if applied sparingly, but it's too heavy for sport.

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.