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Honey Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Honey Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2017
££££ Price Tier ££
Ceylon Eau de Parfum bottle Ceylon EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Honey Oud EDP
A plush, honeyed oud that balances opulence with refined British restraint. Deeply sensual, with rich amber and rose, it envelopes you in golden warmth. For those who crave luxury and gravitas.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Ceylon EDP
This is Xerjoff's take on a full-bodied, animalic oud, and it’s a proper Marmite scent. Expect strong opinions - some call it a masterpiece, others pure barnyard. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a wild ride.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Honey Oud EDP
Ceylon EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 24%
Honey 50% vs 46%
Only in Ceylon
Jasmine 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 34%
Amber 25% vs 36%
Vanilla 25% vs 29%
Only in Honey Oud
Labdanum 25%

Accords

Honey Oud Ceylon
Oud
100%
Honey
92%
80%
Amber
68%
30%
Powdery
79%
70%
Sweet
70%
35%
Musky
64%
50%
Woody
58%
Green
58%
55%
Floral
57%
Oud
100%
92%
Amber shared
80%
68%
Powdery shared
30%
79%
Sweet shared
70%
70%
Musky shared
35%
64%
Woody shared
50%
58%
58%
Floral shared
55%
57%

Performance

Honey Oud Ceylon
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Honey Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The opulent honey-oud-amber blend is intensely warm and enveloping, making it a perfect fit for chilly autumn and winter days. Its richness and sweetness can be overwhelming in summer heat but add comfort and sophistication in cooler weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This commanding and luxurious scent is ideal for formal occasions and romantic evenings thanks to its bold projection and deep sensuality. It's less suited to office or sporty wear due to its strength and dense, sweet-woody aura.

Ceylon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense sillage and exceptional longevity, Ceylon is too overpowering for an office environment. This audacious scent thrives in formal settings or on a daring date night, where its rich, animalic warmth can truly stand out, but it's far too heavy for casual wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Honey Oud EDP
Ceylon EDP
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