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The Dark Eau de Parfum bottle The Dark EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
- Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Oud Noir Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Dark EDP
This one's a real love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're after a challenging, unapologetically dark scent, step right up, but be warned: it's not for the faint of heart, and might even smell like 'cow notes' or 'sweat of a young man' to some.
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Our Verdict - Oud Noir Intense EDP
A captivating oud fragrance that stands out in its class, offering depth and character that's perfect for colder, intimate settings.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Dark EDP
Oud Noir Intense EDP

Notes

Only in The Dark
Rose 55% Saffron 45%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 41% vs 35%
Only in The Dark
Frankincense 58%
Only in Oud Noir Intense
Oud 45% Patchouli 20%

Accords

The Dark Oud Noir Intense
100%
Oud
90%
49%
Woody
80%
55%
Warm Spicy
70%
65%
Amber
52%
Rose
Floral
50%
Resinous
40%
Oud shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
49%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
55%
70%
65%
52%
50%
40%

Performance

The Dark Oud Noir Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Dark

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong, challenging oud character and divisive nature, it's not well-suited for most office environments. It could work for a bold date night or a formal event if you want to make a statement, but its intensity limits casual and completely rules out sport use.

Oud Noir Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rich and warm oud paired with spices and woody accords are best suited for cooler temperatures, making it ideal for fall and winter use.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and sophisticated oud make it more suitable for formal and date occasions than for sports environments.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Dark EDP
Oud Noir Intense EDP
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