Is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud a dupe of Lancôme Absolue Oud Bouquet?
Absolue Oud Bouquet EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2023 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Shaghaf Oud Oil
While both Absolue Oud Bouquet and Shaghaf Oud offer a sweet, nutty, rose-oud experience, they diverge in intensity and price. Absolue Oud Bouquet leans into a more refined, creamy woodiness and a higher price point, making it a luxury indulgence. Shaghaf Oud, conversely, is a bolder, more assertive oud, especially given its price. If you want a powerful statement without the price tag, Shaghaf Oud is the way to go. For a smoother, more balanced, though pricier, experience, Absolue Oud Bouquet wins.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Absolue Oud Bouquet
- Shaghaf Oud
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined oud rose.
- The high price is not a concern for you.
- You want a perfume from a well-known designer house.
- You want less of a 'beast mode' fragrance.
- You want a beast mode fragrance at a lower price.
- You prefer a more intense, in-your-face oud.
- You want something that projects and lasts a long time.
- You are looking for an affordable dupe.
Oud, rose and praline wrapped in vanilla, benzoin and labdanum, with saffron on top. A rich, syrupy, long-lasting oud-rose for winter nights and dressed-up occasions.
The concentrated oil of Swiss Arabian's Shaghaf Oud in a 12 ml bottle: saffron and oud over rose, praline and vanilla. Sweet, dense and warm, made for autumn and winter evenings, and applied by hand, so it sits closer than the spray.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Rose
25%
vs
14%
Oud
21%
vs
28%
Praline
19%
vs
14%
Vanilla
16%
vs
14%
Saffron
9%
vs
14%
Benzoin
4% share of the perfume
Labdanum
3% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
2% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Saffron
9%
vs
14%
Pink Pepper
2% share of the perfume
Oud
14% share of the perfume
Oud
21%
vs
14%
Vanilla
16%
vs
14%
Woody Notes
14% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud and praline are heavy with sweetness, so winter leads, with autumn next. Spring only works on cold evenings, and summer is out.
Occasions
Opulent and strong, it is for formal events and romantic evenings. It is far too rich for the office or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This perfume is a 'beast mode' performer with nuclear projection and longevity, making it far too overpowering for an office setting. Its rich, sweet, and oud-heavy profile is best suited for evening events or cold weather outings where it can truly shine and garner attention.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Oud, Vanilla
Adds woody notes, drops benzoin and labdanum
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Absolue Oud Bouquet EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 6 Nov); the shop charges its own price. How import charges work
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