OUD ROSE
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Experimentum Crucis
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Which Should You Buy?
A modern, peppery take on rose and oud that's smooth and romantic, with a fruity kick. It's affordable, but be warned: some find the patchouli in the drydown a bit much, and the berry can lean artificial for some noses. Approach with an open mind.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing perfumistas with its bold cumin-rose combo. Some reckon it's a BO nightmare, others swear by its unique, sophisticated charm. Definitely sample first, as skin chemistry plays a massive role here.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 1% |
| Floral | 31% | 25% |
| Fruity | 21% | 15% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 29% | 23% |
| Warm | 11% | 15% |
| Woody | 10% | 14% |
| Earthy | 9% | 16% |
| Animalic | 7% | 15% |
| Fresh | 11% | 10% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
While its sweet, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening wear, the strong rose and oud accords mean it's a bit much for the office. It can be dressed down for casual evening events, but it's not suited for sporty activities.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and unique, controversialcumin note make it a tricky wear for the office, risking offending colleagues. However, its sophisticated and confident character makes it ideal for dates and eveningwear where it can make a bold statement. It's too heavy for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Woody, Fruity accords and Rose, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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