Sahraa Eau de Parfum bottle Sahraa
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2010
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sahraa
Sahraa is a divisive beast: some hail it a rose-oud masterpiece, a truly opulent sensory journey, while others recoil, finding it cheap, synthetic, or even resembling stomach acid. It's a statement piece, but one that demands a test drive before committing.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aoud
Roja Aoud certainly divides opinion, but those who love it, really love it. It's a rich, opulent rose-oud that many find intoxicating, though some lament the lack of a prominent oud note. Be warned: the potent dark juice stains skin and clothes, which is a major sticking point for many.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 44% 39%
Floral 31% 43%
Fruity 7% 3%
Green 7% 13%
Sweet 9% 12%
Warm 1% 1%
Woody 5% 0%
Earthy 9% 0%
Animalic 2% 3%
Fresh 29% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sahraa EdP
Aoud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 32% vs 35%
Geranium 25% vs 24%
Jasmine 19% vs 19%
Only in Sahraa
Patchouli 22%
Only in Aoud
Ylang-Ylang 20%

Accords

Sahraa Aoud
100%
Warm Spicy
72%
81%
Rose
100%
95%
Fresh Spicy
87%
85%
Oud
93%
58%
Woody
83%
61%
Citrus
79%
64%
Amber
73%
58%
Aromatic
73%
49%
Leather
72%
Animalic
72%
54%
Metallic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
72%
Rose shared
81%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
95%
87%
Oud shared
85%
93%
Woody shared
58%
83%
Citrus shared
61%
79%
Amber shared
64%
73%
Aromatic shared
58%
73%
Leather shared
49%
72%
72%
54%

Performance

Sahraa Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Sahraa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its strong sillage and exceptional longevity, Sahraa projects luxury, making it too powerful for most office environments. It shines on dates and formal evenings, where its opulent character can truly be appreciated, but is far too much for casual or sport wear.

Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a tenacious, rich fragrance designed to make an impression, making it ill-suited for casual or office wear where it could be overpowering. Its luxurious rose and oud profile, combined with robust performance, earns it high marks for formal events and romantic dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
85%
Accord
91%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Oud, Fresh Spicy accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sahraa
Aoud
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