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The Oud Affair Eau de Parfum bottle The Oud Affair EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
2015 Year 2016
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Oud Affair EDP
This one's a divisive affair, alright. You'll either adore its opulent, smoky honey-tobacco embrace, or you'll be running for the hills from what some call an 'ashtray' scent. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
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Our Verdict - Oolong Tea EDC
This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of Jo Malone's limited editions causing a fuss. It's a gorgeous, comforting honeyed gourmand for those who get it, but many found it too fleeting and subtle to justify the price or even detect the tea. If you find a good batch, you're in for a treat; otherwise, don't say we didn't warn you about the performance roulette.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Oud Affair EDP
Oolong Tea EDC

Notes

The Oud Affair
Oolong Tea

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in The Oud Affair
Ginger 50% Honey 50%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 100% vs 25%
Only in Oolong Tea
Tonka Bean 100%

Accords

The Oud Affair Oolong Tea
100%
Sweet
100%
99%
Tobacco
67%
85%
Honey
79%
78%
Oud
Green
71%
69%
Vanilla
58%
Cacao
64%
56%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Herbal
55%
Amber
50%
47%
Floral
44%
Powdery
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Tobacco shared
99%
67%
Honey shared
85%
79%
Oud
78%
71%
Vanilla shared
69%
58%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
52%
55%
50%
47%
44%

Performance

The Oud Affair Oolong Tea
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Oud Affair

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear, as noted by reviewers. However, the luxurious tobacco and honey accords, combined with its 'sultry' and 'magnetic' feel, position it perfectly for upscale date nights, formal events, and cooler evening wear, as many users attested.

Oolong Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and generally soft nature make it suitable for casual wear and dates, offering a comforting aura. While some found it too light for formal settings, its elegance keeps it from being completely out of place. The inconsistent performance means it's less ideal for office environments where you need reliable longevity and silage.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
14%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, tobacco, honey

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Oud Affair EDP
Oolong Tea EDC
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