Need-U
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Stellar Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Need-U is less of a perfume and more of a personal secret. It's a 'your skin but better' scent, so effortlessly clean and subtle it barely registers for some, making its poor performance a dealbreaker. But for those who get it, it's a quiet perfection.
Prepare for a proper sea beast with Stellar Oud. Some will find this daring marine scent an absolute bargain, but others will tell you it's a 'burnt BBQ with hospital' nightmare. Definitely not for the faint-hearted - it's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of vibe.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 28% |
| Floral | 16% | 4% |
| Fruity | 3% | 2% |
| Green | 2% | 5% |
| Sweet | 9% | 4% |
| Warm | 11% | 2% |
| Woody | 8% | 1% |
| Earthy | 3% | 9% |
| Animalic | 15% | 27% |
| Fresh | 41% | 46% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its extremely light projection and 'skin scent' nature make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where stronger scents might be overpowering. While some find it 'sexy' for dates, its limited longevity means it's best for close encounters or short activities rather than formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Given its potent projection and strong marine character, Stellar Oud isn't an office-friendly scent. It's best suited for casual, outdoor settings, especially by the beach or during leisure activities in spring and summer.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Marine, Salty, Aromatic accords and Lemon, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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