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Oil Fiction Eau de Parfum bottle Oil Fiction EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2013 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
White Gold Eau de Parfum bottle White Gold EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oil Fiction EDP
Oil Fiction is a polarising beast: some praise its opulent, vintage amber-floral warmth as a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as outdated, soapy, and drowned in ambroxan. It’s got a loyal following, but definitely not a blind-buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - White Gold EDP
This one's a bit of a chameleon: a fresh, clean jasmine that settles into something warm and woody, managing to be both delicate and present. It's a solid, understated choice for when you want to smell good without shouting about it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oil Fiction EDP
White Gold EDP

Notes

Accords

Oil Fiction White Gold
100%
Amber
42%
52%
White Floral
100%
83%
Woody
42%
57%
Tuberose
54%
Powdery
52%
Musky
47%
Sweet
46%
Iris
Floral
44%
Fresh
37%
Amber shared
100%
42%
White Floral shared
52%
100%
Woody shared
83%
42%
57%
54%
52%
47%
46%
44%
37%

Performance

Oil Fiction White Gold
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oil Fiction

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it a bold choice, best suited for evenings out or cooler weather events where it can truly shine without overpowering. The rich amber and floral accords lean more towards sophisticated gatherings than casual or athletic wear.

White Gold

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh floral and woody accords make it appropriate and subtle enough for office wear. While pleasant, it might lack the bold projection for more formal events or the vivacity for sports, but easily fits casual outings or a low-key date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oil Fiction EDP
White Gold EDP
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