Swedish Wood Extrait vs Aigner N°1 Oud Eau de Parfum
Swedish Wood Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aigner N°1 Oud EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, often compared to FM's Promise but with a unique, luxurious twist. Expect high quality, but know that its massive sillage and longevity aren't for the faint-hearted.
This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely love its smooth, Western-friendly take on oud, finding it an underrated gem that's perfect for easing into the note. Others are utterly disappointed, finding the 'oud' barely there and recent reformulations a total disaster, impacting performance and scent profile.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its massive sillage and longevity make it too potent for an office setting, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The luxurious woody and oud accords lend themselves well to special occasions where you want to be noticed.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and generally 'office-safe' interpretation of oud make it suitable for professional settings, as many reviews attest. While intimate enough for a date, strong performance issues reported by some mean it might not last for a full day out, thus scoring lower for casual wear where reapplication might be a faff.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, oud, warm spicy
Adds cinnamon and coriander, drops apple and floral
Where to buy
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