Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum vs Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2022
££££	Price Tier	£

Exclusif Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Thierry Wasser's cumin-and-saffron animalic woody for the now-discontinued Les Deserts d'Orient trilogy. A challenging, sweat-spiced leather-myrrh composition called 'the soul of fragrance' by collectors and 'a Komodo dragon' by detractors.

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Our Verdict - Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

A divisive oud for the price-conscious. It's affordable, but some find the spice and synthetic notes off-putting, while others laud its warm, elegant Middle Eastern vibe. Sample first to avoid a blind-buy blunder.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	5%	7%
Floral	9%	13%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	8%	4%
Sweet	8%	13%
Warm	37%	29%
Woody	17%	28%
Earthy	23%	21%
Animalic	19%	17%
Fresh	10%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete EdP

Exclusif Oud EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Cardamom 35% vs 26%

Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Bay Leaf 41% Neroli 24%

Only in Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

Saffron 28% Pepper 25% Bergamot 21%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 16% vs 17%

Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Saffron 32% Cumin 27% Cedar 24%

Only in Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

Oud 35% Leather 25% Rose 23%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 22% vs 21%

Only in Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Leather 30% Myrrh 28% Oud 19%

Only in Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

Amber 27% Sandalwood 26% Vetiver 25%

Accords

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

100%

66%

Oud

97%

63%

Woody

80%

Leather

73%

61%

Fresh Spicy

65%

61%

Aromatic

65%

62%

Amber

58%

Rose

54%

Animalic

52%

Earthy

51%

49%

Patchouli

48%

Balsamic

44%

Metallic

Warm Spicy shared

100%

Oud shared

66%

97%

Woody shared

63%

80%

Leather

73%

Fresh Spicy shared

61%

65%

Aromatic shared

61%

65%

Amber shared

62%

58%

Rose

54%

Animalic

52%

Earthy

51%

Patchouli

49%

Balsamic

48%

Metallic

44%

Performance

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Room-filling

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Songe d'un Bois d'Ete Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Fragrantica voters split 100% winter, 96.9% fall - the dense cumin-leather-myrrh composition is firmly cold-weather. Heat amplifies the cumin and animalic facets in ways most wearers find intolerable - summer is the weakest fit at 19%.

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Night-coded at 98.3% of voters - the dense, animalic, spice-soaked profile is firmly evening wear. Office is a non-starter (the cumin will offend); casual fit is weak; formal evenings and special occasions where statement projection is welcome are the natural setting.

Exclusif Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its blend of oud and warm spices, coupled with reported average to strong longevity, makes it better suited for cooler weather and evening wear. While some reviewers find it office-safe, its formal leaning makes it ideal for more upscale events and dates.