Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum vs Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

Fakhar Al Oud

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2021	Year	2010
£	Price Tier	££

Claire des Merveilles

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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 - Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

This one's a proper chameleon. Some find it a barely-there skin scent, others a powerful room-filler. Expect polite woody vanilla and amber, but don't be surprised if its true nature remains a delightful mystery, or perhaps a mild disappointment, depending on your skin.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	7%	18%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	0%	1%
Sweet	37%	31%
Warm	19%	17%
Woody	28%	34%
Earthy	18%	16%
Animalic	11%	5%
Fresh	2%	1%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Fakhar Al Oud EdP

Claire des Merveilles EdT

Notes

Base Notes

Only in Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum

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

Only in Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

Woody 35% Amber 28% Floral 19% Vanilla 18%

Only in Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum

Vanilla 29% Amber 27% Tonka Bean 24% Musk 19%

Accords

Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

100%

Woody

100%

48%

Amber

89%

Floral

74%

51%

Vanilla

72%

56%

Warm Spicy

51%

Powdery

52%

48%

Oud

48%

Fresh Spicy

Woody shared

100%

Amber shared

48%

89%

Floral

74%

Vanilla shared

51%

72%

Warm Spicy

56%

Powdery shared

51%

52%

Oud

48%

Fresh Spicy

48%

Performance

Fakhar Al Oud Eau de Parfum Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

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.

Claire des Merveilles Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its often light sillage and skin-scent nature, as frequently mentioned in reviews, make it suitable for office and casual wear. The intimate, warm accords are perfect for dates, while its generally subdued projection keeps it from being overwhelming for most occasions, though some find it too subtle for formal events or too "beachy" for the gym.