Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum vs Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Fakhar Al Oud

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2021	Year	2013
£	Price Tier	££

Patchouli

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum

Fakhar Al Oud is a deep, woody, and intensely polarising scent. You'll either get sophisticated oud and spice or something akin to bug spray or petrol. It's affordable, performs like a beast, and is definitely not for the faint of heart or a blind buy.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Patchouli Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper grown-up patchouli, woody and amber-rich without being too dark or earthy. It's a bit of a chameleon, with some finding it a dead ringer for Coromandel's sophisticated cousin, and others detecting a completely distinct cedar focus. Divisive on the exact composition, but generally well-regarded for quality and performance.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	7%	3%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	0%	0%
Sweet	37%	39%
Warm	19%	15%
Woody	28%	26%
Earthy	18%	20%
Animalic	11%	16%
Fresh	2%	4%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fakhar Al Oud EdP

Patchouli EdP

Notes

Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 45% Sandalwood 28% Cedar 26%

Only in Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum

Balsam 23% Guaiac Wood 20% Sandalwood 16% Cedar 16% Patchouli 13% Jasmine 11%

Only in Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Amber 37% Tonka Bean 32% Benzoin 31%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 29% vs 45%

Musk 18% vs 54%

Only in Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum

Amber 27% Tonka Bean 24%

Accords

Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum Patchouli Eau de Parfum

100%

Woody

100%

Patchouli

89%

48%

Amber

81%

56%

Warm Spicy

78%

51%

Powdery

58%

Balsamic

57%

51%

Vanilla

54%

Earthy

54%

48%

Oud

48%

Fresh Spicy

Musky

48%

Woody shared

100%

Patchouli

89%

Amber shared

48%

81%

Warm Spicy shared

56%

78%

Powdery shared

51%

58%

Balsamic

57%

Vanilla shared

51%

54%

Earthy

54%

Oud

48%

Fresh Spicy

48%

Musky

48%

Performance

Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Given its intense projection and longevity, this isn't suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It's better suited for formal evenings or cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming those around you. Several reviewers mention its strength, advising against more than two sprays.

Patchouli Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong longevity and above-average projection, this isn't a subdued office scent. It shines brightest for dates and formal events, where its rich, warm character makes a statement, though its bold, confident nature can also work for casual outings when you want to stand out.