Musk Oud EDP

Kilian by Alberto Morillas Original
70%
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Musk Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2013
££££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk Oud EDP
This isn't your grandma's oud. Musk Oud takes a classic rose-oud combo, brightens it with citrus and spice, then polishes it to a 'clean' finish. It's a powerhouse for those who want to project confidence and luxury, but be warned: some find the synthetic elements off-putting, and the price tag is a kick in the teeth.
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Our Verdict - Strong Aroma EDP
A budget take on Kilian Musk Oud, Strong Aroma carries the same clean cardamom-and-rose opening over a polished oud-musk-incense base. One reviewer with the original calls it nearly identical, though the refined, almost metallic oud reads a little flatter here.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musk Oud EDP
Strong Aroma EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 33% vs 30%
Cardamom 33% vs 35%
Coriander 33% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cypress 25% vs 21%
Rose 25% vs 31%
Geranium 25% vs 25%
Artemisia 25% vs 21%

Accords

Musk Oud Strong Aroma
100%
Aromatic
80%
Rose
60%
Woody
80%
75%
Oud
70%
72%
Warm Spicy
50%
64%
Musky
65%
Floral
60%
57%
Herbal
56%
Citrus
Smoky
55%
47%
Powdery
100%
80%
Woody shared
60%
80%
Oud shared
75%
70%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
50%
Musky shared
64%
65%
60%
57%
56%
55%
47%

Performance

Musk Oud Strong Aroma
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Musk Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With strong projection and longevity, this scent is best suited for evenings and social events where it can make a statement. The opulent and bold character points towards formal and date settings rather than a casual or office environment.

Strong Aroma

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rose, oud, musk and incense character leans toward autumn and winter, with enough freshness up top to carry into spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

A refined, sophisticated oud-floral that suits evenings, dates and formal settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, warm spicy, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musk Oud EDP
Strong Aroma EDP
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