Is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud a dupe of Lancôme Oud Bouquet?
Oud Bouquet EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Oil |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Shaghaf Oud Oil
Shaghaf Oud and Oud Bouquet both deliver a sweet, oud-centric punch, but they differ in overall refinement. Shaghaf Oud, the budget option, leans into a bolder, more intense sweetness that some find overwhelming. Oud Bouquet, while still potent, offers a smoother, more balanced blend of rose and oud, justifying its higher price point. If you crave raw power and don't mind a potentially challenging wear, Shaghaf Oud is your pick. If you prefer a sophisticated, luxurious take on the sweet oud theme, Oud Bouquet is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Bouquet
- Shaghaf Oud
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want maximum projection and longevity at a low price.
- You enjoy a very sweet and potent oud fragrance.
- You don't mind a potentially polarizing scent.
- You want a fragrance that makes a strong statement.
- You prefer a smoother, more refined oud and rose blend.
- You appreciate higher-quality ingredients and blending.
- You want a luxurious fragrance suitable for special occasions.
- You prefer a more balanced, less overtly sweet oud.
Lancôme's Oud Bouquet is a divisive beast: you'll either adore its rich, sweet oud and rose blend, or find it utterly overwhelming. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but for those who love a bold, luxurious statement, it's pure gold.
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
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
19% share of the perfume
Copaiba Balm
6% share of the perfume
Guaiac Wood
12% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' performance, potent sillage, and deep, sweet oud-rose profile, Oud Bouquet is best reserved for evenings and special occasions. It's too commanding for the office or a casual daytime outing, but perfect for making a luxurious statement on a date or at a formal event.
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 4 of its 6 notes, including Praline, Oud, Rose
Adds saffron and woody notes, drops copaiba balm and guaiac wood
Where to buy
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