Oud Is Great Eau de Parfum vs Eminence Oud Eau de Parfum

Oud Is Great

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2025
£	Price Tier	££

Eminence Oud

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Oud Is Great

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Eminence Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Is Great

This one's a proper dark horse. Often described as a softer, more wearable take on Oud for Greatness, it's a stellar dupe that offers incredible bang for your buck. You're either going to love its synthetic edge or be totally put off, but for many, it's a solid win.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Eminence Oud

A bold, unapologetic oud that doesn't just whisper, it shouts. Not for the faint-hearted, this one demands attention and is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair among enthusiasts.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	4%	5%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	2%	2%
Sweet	10%	10%
Warm	26%	24%
Woody	32%	32%
Earthy	29%	28%
Animalic	30%	30%
Fresh	6%	7%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oud Is Great EdP

Eminence Oud EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron 38% Nutmeg 35% Lavender 26%

Top Notes

Lavender 33% Saffron 33% Nutmeg 33%

Heart Notes

Oud 100%

Heart Notes

Oud 100%

Base Notes

Patchouli 52% Musk 48%

Base Notes

Patchouli 50% Musk 50%

Shared Notes

Saffron 38% vs 33%

Nutmeg 35% vs 33%

Lavender 26% vs 33%

Shared Notes

Oud 100% vs 100%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 51% vs 50%

Musk 48% vs 50%

Accords

Oud Is Great Eminence Oud

100%

Oud

77%

97%

Fresh Spicy

100%

87%

Warm Spicy

93%

58%

Patchouli

77%

58%

Lavender

77%

55%

Musky

77%

47%

Woody

58%

47%

Powdery

58%

55%

Metallic

52%

Earthy

52%

50%

Leather

Oud shared

100%

77%

Fresh Spicy shared

97%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

87%

93%

Patchouli shared

58%

77%

Lavender shared

58%

77%

Musky shared

55%

77%

Woody shared

47%

58%

Powdery shared

47%

58%

Metallic shared

55%

52%

Earthy

52%

Leather

50%

Performance

Oud Is Great Eminence Oud

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Is Great

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

While some note moderate performance post-maceration, this oud-heavy scent is best reserved for evenings and cooler weather. It's too bold for the office but shines on dates and formal events, leaving a memorable trail.

Eminence Oud

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent oud and strong projection make it less suitable for an office, as it can be quite imposing. However, these same qualities excel on a date or at formal events where its commanding presence can truly shine.