Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Rouat Al Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Fidelis Eau de Parfum bottle Fidelis

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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 - Fidelis Eau de Parfum
This is a bold, divisive scent - a proper 'love it or hate it' affair. When it works, it's a phenomenal spicy oud with a fruity twist. If it doesn't, expect rubbery, cloying chaos.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 2%
Floral 33% 24%
Fruity 19% 22%
Green 4% 2%
Sweet 24% 27%
Warm 18% 28%
Woody 7% 1%
Earthy 18% 13%
Animalic 9% 8%
Fresh 5% 6%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 53% vs 26%
Only in Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum
Raspberry 46%
Only in Fidelis Eau de Parfum
Coffee 31% Cardamom 25% Cumin 18%
Shared Notes
Rose 43% vs 47%
Only in Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 28% Geranium 28%
Only in Fidelis Eau de Parfum
Raspberry 52%

Accords

Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum Fidelis Eau de Parfum
100%
Rose
58%
86%
Warm Spicy
100%
96%
Oud
70%
79%
Leather
75%
Woody
70%
Fresh Spicy
48%
65%
Amber
48%
65%
Fruity
57%
Coffee
62%
58%
Patchouli
54%
Sweet
49%
Rose shared
100%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
100%
Oud shared
96%
70%
79%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
48%
Amber shared
65%
48%
Fruity shared
65%
57%
62%
58%
Sweet shared
54%
49%

Performance

Rouat Al Oud Eau de Parfum Fidelis 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.

Fidelis Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode performance and strong, opulent accords, Fidelis is entirely too much for the office or sport. It's a showstopper for dates and formal evening events, with some reviewers even finding it suitable for casual wear in colder months.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
86%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Oud, Rose accords and Rose, Raspberry notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Fidelis Eau de Parfum
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