Unknown Pleasures Eau de Parfum bottle Unknown Pleasures
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2013 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££££
In The Mood For Oud Eau de Parfum bottle In The Mood For Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Unknown Pleasures
A truly polarising beast, Unknown Pleasures is either a zesty, caramelised lemon cake of pure joy or a burnt, synthetic, and frankly bizarre curry-like mess. Sample first, this one's a wild ride.
Acquired
Our Verdict - In The Mood For Oud
This Juliette Has A Gun entry promises a bold oud experience but delivers a surprisingly subtle, fleeting whisper. It's a 'your-oud-experience-may-vary' scent: a nice, approachable skin-scent for some, a disappointment for those expecting real punch.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 33% 42%
Floral 5% 10%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 13% 5%
Sweet 36% 40%
Warm 8% 10%
Woody 0% 1%
Earthy 3% 3%
Animalic 2% 0%
Fresh 26% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Unknown Pleasures EdP
In The Mood For Oud EdP

Notes

Unknown Pleasures
In The Mood For Oud

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in In The Mood For Oud
Bergamot 100%
Only in In The Mood For Oud
Vanilla 50% Tonka Bean 50%

Accords

Unknown Pleasures In The Mood For Oud
100%
Citrus
Oud
100%
74%
Vanilla
85%
67%
Sweet
70%
67%
Caramel
Woody
65%
Leather
62%
Fruity
60%
56%
Aromatic
Metallic
51%
48%
Honey
47%
Fresh
47%
Green
Amber
46%
100%
Oud
100%
Vanilla shared
74%
85%
Sweet shared
67%
70%
67%
65%
62%
60%
56%
51%
48%
47%
47%
46%

Performance

Unknown Pleasures In The Mood For Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Unknown Pleasures

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent projection and distinct gourmand profile make Unknown Pleasures a bit much for the office. However, it excels in casual and date settings, especially in colder weather, where its warmth and sweetness can shine without overwhelming. It's too unique and playful for most formal events and completely unsuitable for sport.

In The Mood For Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its mild projection and short longevity make it perfectly safe for the office, as many reviews highlight. While pleasant for dates and casual wear, its gentle presence might be overshadowed in formal settings or during active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
27%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet accords and Tonka Bean, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Unknown Pleasures
In The Mood For Oud
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