Ramaad Al Oud Eau de Parfum vs In the City of Sin Eau de Parfum

Ramaad Al Oud

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2023	Year	2012
£	Price Tier	££

In the City of Sin

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ramaad Al Oud

This one's a proper head-scratcher. Ramaad Al Oud swings wildly from a bright, fruity oud to an unapologetically dry, smoky timber yard. It's divisive, intriguing, and definitely not for the faint of heart. Expect a unique, charred wood vibe that some will adore and others will swerve.

Statement

Our Verdict - In the City of Sin

This one is a real head-scratcher and a classic case of 'your mileage may vary'. It's either an enchanting spicy fruit dream or a cloying, awkward mess. Best to try before you buy, unless you enjoy fragrant Russian roulette.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	8%
Floral	14%	11%
Fruity	20%	18%
Green	5%	2%
Sweet	18%	16%
Warm	19%	23%
Woody	19%	24%
Earthy	20%	17%
Animalic	10%	1%
Fresh	12%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Notes

Shared Notes

Pink Pepper 38% vs 36%

Bergamot 33% vs 23%

Only in Ramaad Al Oud

Blackcurrant 28%

Only in In the City of Sin

Cardamom 40%

Only in Ramaad Al Oud

Oud 50% Peony 25% Caramel 25%

Only in In the City of Sin

Plum 30% Apricot 29% Rose 21% Incense 20%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 37% vs 41%

Only in Ramaad Al Oud

Amber 34% Raspberry 28%

Only in In the City of Sin

Cedar 58%

Accords

Ramaad Al Oud In the City of Sin

100%

Oud

60%

Fruity

100%

52%

Warm Spicy

94%

76%

Patchouli

62%

Woody

73%

57%

Sweet

71%

67%

Amber

52%

Rose

63%

Aromatic

62%

60%

Soft Spicy

61%

56%

Fresh Spicy

51%

Citrus

52%

Powdery

50%

Oud

100%

Fruity shared

60%

100%

Warm Spicy shared

52%

94%

Patchouli

76%

Woody shared

62%

73%

Sweet shared

57%

71%

Amber shared

67%

52%

Rose

63%

Aromatic

62%

Soft Spicy shared

60%

61%

Fresh Spicy

56%

Citrus shared

51%

52%

Powdery

50%

Performance

Ramaad Al Oud In the City of Sin

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ramaad Al Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Given its strong performance and unique, sometimes challenging, oud profile, this isn't an office crowd-pleaser. It's better suited for evenings or specific social scenarios where you want to make a statement, rather than blending in with a sporty or casual vibe.

In the City of Sin

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it suitable for dates and formal events, allowing its complexities to unfold intimately. While some find it office-safe, its distinctive spicy-fruity character might be too divisive for everyday workplace wear.