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Which Should You Buy?
The richest of MFK's 2013 Oud Mood trio: Laotian oud cocooned in Moroccan labdanum, Laotian benzoin and vanilla. Animalic, smoky and softly sweet - a warm-stole composition rather than a medicinal-oud blast.
This isn't for the faint of heart. Ameer Al Oud Arabian Noir is a powerhouse - woody, spicy, and unapologetically bold. If you want to make an entrance, this will certainly do the trick, but it's divisive, so don't expect universal adoration.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 7% | 10% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 3% |
| Sweet | 26% | 25% |
| Warm | 39% | 32% |
| Woody | 24% | 23% |
| Earthy | 16% | 14% |
| Animalic | 20% | 11% |
| Fresh | 1% | 5% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Dense oud-labdanum-benzoin-vanilla with a smoky resinous core sits firmly in cold weather; community votes weight winter heavily with fall close behind. Summer is too hot for the density and the animalic facet amplifies in heat.
Occasions
An opulent evening oud cocoon reads strongest for date, formal and statement contexts. Office wear is plausible at conservative dosage given MFK's polish but the smoky resinous depth crowds daytime professional environments. Sport is a non-starter.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its strong projection and woody, spicy profile, this is far too intense for an office setting or casual wear. It absolutely shines in formal or evening date scenarios where its opulent character can be appreciated.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron, Nutmeg notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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