Gucci Oud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | 2002 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ultraviolet Aquatic Plastic EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Marketed as unisex, but leans heavily feminine for most, it swings from 'beautiful, blended classic' to 'gag-worthy headache' depending on who you ask. If you're after a 'real' oud, look elsewhere; this is a sweet, jammy rose affair.
A divisive scent that some absolutely adore and others find to be an unwearable 'plastic nothingness'. Those who love it are practically begging for Rabanne to bring it back, while others prefer the original Ultraviolet, finding this flanker too synthetic and transparent.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its significant strength and strong sillage, often described as 'intense' and 'long-lasting,' make it less suitable for office wear. The rich rose and warm, amber-oud base, combined with its feminine leaning, position it perfectly for romantic evening dates and elegant formal events.
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Occasions
Its fresh and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear and even sports, but the strong, potentially synthetic character reported by some means it might be too polarising for conservative office settings. It has enough intrigue for a casual date, but perhaps lacks the elegance for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean rose, fruity, sweet
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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