Oud EDP

John Varvatos by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

80%

Mandala EDP

Masque Milano by Christian Carbonnel

Comparison

80%

Oud EDP John Varvatos · 2014 M

Mandala EDP Masque Milano · 2017 U

Top

Tobacco

Nutmeg

Cypress

Juniper

Sage

Heart

Cinnamon

Rose

Pepper

Cardamom

Clove

Base

Incense

Top

Frankincense

Angelica

Nutmeg

Heart

Incense

Cardamom

Cedar

Labdanum

Clove

Base

Myrrh

Ambergris

Sandalwood

Oakmoss

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Oud EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
M	Gender	U
2014	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

Mandala EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud EDP

This one is a divisive take on oud. Some say it's a masterful, exotic blend, others find it lacking in true oud character and too fleeting. If you're after a smooth, smoky amber experience with an eastern twist, it might just be your cup of tea.

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Our Verdict - Mandala EDP

This one's a proper divisive amber-incense rollercoaster. Some find it a bright, uplifting masterpiece, boasting an almost fruity effervescence. Others reckon it's a screechy, synthetic mess, a chaotic battle of notes, and a scrubber that just won't quit. Definitely not a safe blind buy.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oud EDP

Mandala EDP

Notes

Base Notes

Incense 100%

Base Notes

Myrrh 30% Ambergris 27% Sandalwood 23% Oakmoss 21%

Shared Notes

Nutmeg 19% vs 27%

Only in Oud

Tobacco 27% Cypress 19% Juniper 19% Sage 16%

Only in Mandala

Frankincense 43% Angelica 29%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 14% vs 12%

Cardamom 12% vs 19%

Clove 12% vs 13%

Only in Oud

Rose 14% Pepper 13% Saffron 12% Jasmine 11% Osmanthus 11%

Only in Mandala

Incense 24% Cedar 16% Labdanum 16%

Only in Oud

Incense 100%

Only in Mandala

Myrrh 30% Ambergris 27% Sandalwood 23% Oakmoss 21%

Accords

Oud Mandala

100%

Amber

100%

86%

Warm Spicy

71%

64%

Fresh Spicy

49%

60%

Aromatic

60%

Woody

54%

58%

Balsamic

51%

55%

Smoky

45%

52%

Sweet

52%

Oud

51%

Tobacco

Amber shared

100%

Warm Spicy shared

86%

71%

Fresh Spicy shared

64%

49%

Aromatic

60%

Woody shared

60%

54%

Balsamic shared

58%

51%

Smoky shared

55%

45%

Sweet

52%

Oud

52%

Tobacco

51%

Performance

Oud Mandala

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy-amber profile leans towards cooler weather and intimate settings. While some find its performance moderate, others note good longevity, making it suitable for evenings out, though perhaps too much for a formal office environment.

Mandala

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Mandala's strong performance and rich, spicy-balsamic nature make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for formal events or date nights where its luxurious character can shine. Its intensity means it's less ideal for casual wear or sport activities.