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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously potent, polarising perfume. Some find it a luxurious, deep rose and vanilla bomb, while others find it a suffocating, powdery, 'old lady' scent. Not for the faint of heart, but if you love a beast-mode, sweet, powdery rose, this is an absolute steal.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Oud Satin Mood is the velvety rose-violet-oud that turned a million scent-curious wearers towards niche perfumery. EV's No. 20 reads as a slightly sweeter, less powdery version - the rose-oud handshake is there, the satin texture is not.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 40% | 42% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 36% | 33% |
| Warm | 13% | 15% |
| Woody | 13% | 13% |
| Earthy | 9% | 11% |
| Animalic | 9% | 11% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and intense, sweet, powdery character make it entirely unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime use. This fragrance truly shines in formal settings or on a date night, where its luxurious and bold projection can be appreciated without overwhelming.
Seasons
Rose-oud-amber sits firmly in cooler months - the resinous base reads heavy in summer; winter and autumn evenings are the natural home.
Occasions
An evening-and-formal signature - date-night and formal-evening the strongest fit; office only at minimal application because the rose-oud reads as a statement scent.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Oud, Powdery accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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