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Red Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Red Aoud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2008 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
The Haunting Blend Eau de Parfum bottle The Haunting Blend EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Red Aoud EDP
Seriously divisive. Some adore this 'gourmand oud' for its unique cakey-rose vibe, while others are put off by a medicinal opening or a cheap, potpourri drydown. If you like your oud on the sweeter side, give it a go, but buyer beware: some find it overwhelmingly feminine or synthetic.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Haunting Blend EDP
This one sparks debate like no other. You'll either love its refined, spicy oud and patchouli blend, or you'll be smelling crayons and farm animals. Definitely an acquired taste, so don't blind buy unless you're prepared for an olfactory adventure.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Red Aoud EDP
The Haunting Blend EDP

Notes

Only in The Haunting Blend
Patchouli 41% Iris 31% Mimosa 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 53%
Saffron 33% vs 46%
Only in Red Aoud
Cumin 33%
Only in The Haunting Blend
Oud 67% Amber 33%

Accords

Red Aoud The Haunting Blend
100%
Warm Spicy
95%
96%
Oud
100%
Patchouli
100%
69%
Powdery
95%
90%
Rose
71%
83%
Woody
82%
66%
Iris
82%
60%
Earthy
82%
52%
Floral
66%
57%
Metallic
Warm Spicy shared
100%
95%
Oud shared
96%
100%
100%
Powdery shared
69%
95%
Rose shared
90%
71%
Woody shared
83%
82%
Iris shared
66%
82%
Earthy shared
60%
82%
Floral shared
52%
66%
57%

Performance

Red Aoud The Haunting Blend
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Red Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

This is a rich, often 'beast mode' fragrance, making it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. Its warm, sensual, and gourmand-leaning profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, and many find it comforting enough for casual wear despite its strength.

The Haunting Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its thickness and strong projection make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, its rich, impressive character is perfect for formal events or a statement-making date night, despite some finding it too potent for daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
74%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, oud, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Red Aoud EDP
The Haunting Blend EDP
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