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Across Sands Eau de Parfum bottle Across Sands EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Oud Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Across Sands EDP
A unique, deeply exotic oud that fuses syrupy dates, honeyed resins, and spicy cinnamon into a rich tapestry. Not for the faint of heart, Across Sands is a statement scent for those who crave opulence and intrigue.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Oud Noir EDP
This one's a proper bargain, giving you high-end oud vibes without the eye-watering price tag. It's a powerhouse with strong projection, but beware: the raspberry and rose can be a bit much for some, so it's not a universal crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Across Sands EDP
Oud Noir EDP

Notes

Only in Across Sands
Cinnamon 41% Davana 29% Osmanthus 29%
Shared Notes
Oud 41% vs 42%
Patchouli 33% vs 25%
Only in Across Sands
Frankincense 25%
Only in Oud Noir
Amber 32%

Accords

Across Sands Oud Noir
100%
Sweet
54%
Amber
100%
Oud
92%
Rose
77%
75%
Fruity
65%
65%
Warm Spicy
72%
Smoky
58%
50%
Woody
57%
Balsamic
54%
Patchouli
52%
Sweet shared
100%
54%
100%
Oud
92%
77%
Fruity shared
75%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
72%
58%
Woody shared
50%
57%
54%
52%

Performance

Across Sands Oud Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Across Sands

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense oud, patchouli, and sweet spicy notes make Across Sands most suited to cooler temperatures in fall and winter, where its richness and warmth shine and do not overwhelm. It can work in spring, but is likely too heavy and sweet for most summer climates.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold spicy-oud character is best for formal or special occasions and evening dates, where richness is a virtue. It is likely too assertive for office or sporty situations, but can work casually for those who enjoy a statement scent.

Oud Noir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and dark, sensual accords make it too much for the office. It truly shines on dates and formal evenings, where its powerful presence can make a statement without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, fruity, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Across Sands EDP
Oud Noir EDP
100ml
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