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Ilham al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ilham al Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2023 Year 2018
£ Price Tier £
Oud Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Noir EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ilham al Oud EDP
This is a serious, grown-up oud-rose fragrance that punches well above its price point. It's garnered a reputation as an excellent dupe for pricier equivalents, offering a compelling blend of sweetness and dark sophistication. Not for everyone, but a blind buy for fans of the genre.
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
Ilham al Oud EDP
Oud Noir EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 26% vs 32%
Patchouli 20% vs 25%
Only in Ilham al Oud
Leather 35% Jasmine 18%
Only in Oud Noir
Oud 42%

Accords

Ilham al Oud Oud Noir
100%
Amber
100%
62%
Oud
92%
82%
Leather
80%
Warm Spicy
72%
66%
Rose
77%
70%
Smoky
58%
52%
Fruity
65%
Woody
57%
55%
Animalic
52%
Balsamic
54%
45%
Sweet
54%
Patchouli
52%
Amber shared
100%
100%
Oud shared
62%
92%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
72%
Rose shared
66%
77%
Smoky shared
70%
58%
Fruity shared
52%
65%
57%
55%
Balsamic shared
52%
54%
Sweet shared
45%
54%
52%

Performance

Ilham al Oud Oud Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ilham al Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sophisticated and rich profile, leaning towards strong projection for some, makes it less ideal for office wear. This is a scent for special occasions, evening events, and dates, where its luxurious character can shine without overpowering. Many reviews highlight its suitability for formal settings.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, smoky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ilham al Oud EDP
Oud Noir EDP
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