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Nerosa Eau de Parfum bottle Nerosa EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££££
Pearl Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Pearl Oud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nerosa EDP
Nerosa is a polarizing scent, with some hailing it as the 'best dark rose ever made' and others finding it too heavy and 'grandma musky'. It's a complex, woody-spicy rose that demands a test drive before committing.
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Our Verdict - Pearl Oud EDP
Kilian Pearl Oud is a divisive beast, a proper love-it-or-hate-it rose-oud that's both challenging and utterly captivating. Some find it a dirty, animalic masterpiece, others a 'cat piss' nightmare. If you dare, you might just uncover its intoxicating, luxurious core.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nerosa EDP
Pearl Oud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 26% vs 58%
Shared Notes
Rose 47% vs 43%
Ylang-Ylang 25% vs 25%
Only in Nerosa
Geranium 27%
Only in Pearl Oud
Iris 31%

Accords

Nerosa Pearl Oud
100%
Woody
67%
48%
Oud
100%
73%
Leather
92%
67%
Rose
88%
72%
Warm Spicy
74%
54%
Fresh Spicy
66%
51%
Smoky
66%
Iris
62%
61%
Amber
58%
Aromatic
Floral
52%
51%
Earthy
Metallic
51%
Woody shared
100%
67%
Oud shared
48%
100%
Leather shared
73%
92%
Rose shared
67%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
54%
66%
Smoky shared
51%
66%
62%
61%
58%
52%
51%
51%

Performance

Nerosa Pearl Oud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Nerosa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its dense, woody-leather and rose accords, combined with a polarising scent profile, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its complex nature and dark rose character are ideal for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement.

Pearl Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its powerful projection and long-lasting nature, this scent is ill-suited for the office. However, its luxurious, bold character makes it an excellent choice for formal events and date nights, where its unique profile can truly shine and make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, leather, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nerosa EDP
Pearl Oud EDP
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