Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Rouat Al Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum bottle Experimentum Crucis

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum
Rouat Al Oud is a divisive beast. For some, it's a stunningly sophisticated rose-oud combo with an exotic edge. For others, it's a harsh, synthetic affair that's best avoided. If you're after a budget Oud Ispahan, this might just scratch that itch.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing perfumistas with its bold cumin-rose combo. Some reckon it's a BO nightmare, others swear by its unique, sophisticated charm. Definitely sample first, as skin chemistry plays a massive role here.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 33% 25%
Fruity 19% 15%
Green 4% 5%
Sweet 24% 23%
Warm 18% 15%
Woody 7% 14%
Earthy 18% 16%
Animalic 9% 15%
Fresh 5% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rouat Al Oud EdP
Experimentum Crucis EdP

Notes

Only in Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum
Saffron 54% Raspberry 46%
Only in Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Cumin 40% Apple 31% Litchi 29%
Shared Notes
Rose 43% vs 49%
Only in Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 28% Geranium 28%
Only in Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Honey 26% Jasmine 25%
Only in Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Akigalawood 37% Patchouli 34% Musk 29%

Accords

Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
100%
Rose
100%
96%
Oud
66%
86%
Warm Spicy
63%
75%
Woody
82%
79%
Leather
70%
Fresh Spicy
69%
65%
Amber
65%
Fruity
65%
58%
Patchouli
64%
Floral
58%
54%
Sweet
Fresh
52%
Musky
52%
Rose shared
100%
100%
Oud shared
96%
66%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
63%
Woody shared
75%
82%
79%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
69%
65%
Fruity shared
65%
65%
Patchouli shared
58%
64%
58%
54%
52%
52%

Performance

Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and Middle Eastern character make it less suitable for a conservative office environment. However, the elegance of rose and oud, balanced with fruity warmth, makes it ideal for dates and some formal events, especially as it settles into a more refined drydown.

Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and unique, controversialcumin note make it a tricky wear for the office, risking offending colleagues. However, its sophisticated and confident character makes it ideal for dates and eveningwear where it can make a bold statement. It's too heavy for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
81%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum
Experimentum Crucis Eau de Parfum
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