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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast - some adore its complex, bold character, others find it too much or just plain weird. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but worth trying if you're after something truly different and don't mind standing out.
This one's proper divisive: a bold, challenging oud that some will absolutely adore and others will quite literally compare to 'feces'. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you're oud-curious and appreciate a bit of controversy, give it a go. Just be ready for an indolic journey.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 21% | 20% |
| Fruity | 10% | 21% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 28% | 21% |
| Warm | 18% | 15% |
| Woody | 15% | 28% |
| Earthy | 11% | 8% |
| Animalic | 11% | 11% |
| Fresh | 7% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its bold and projecting nature, driven by strong amber and woody accords, makes it unsuitable for the office but perfect for dates where you want to make an impression. It can also hold its own in more formal evening settings, though some might find the gourmand lean a bit too casual for certain occasions.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and polarizing animalic oud, this is best reserved for evening and special occasions, not the office. Its unique, bold character makes it an interesting choice for dates or formal events where you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Fruity, White Floral accords and Osmanthus, Jasmine notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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