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Oud Maknoon Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Maknoon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
- Year 2011
££ Price Tier £££££
Baie Rose 26 Chicago Eau de Parfum bottle Baie Rose 26 Chicago EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Maknoon EDP
This isn't for the faint of heart, it's a beast mode oud-rose bomb that divides opinion like no other. Some find it beautiful and sophisticated, while others recoil from its sheer intensity. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a challenging scent.
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Our Verdict - Baie Rose 26 Chicago EDP
This isn't a shy, delicate rose; it's a bold, peppery statement. It's divisive - some find it an outrageously overpriced scrubber, others a sophisticated, addictive take on a classic. Sample first, because Baie Rose 26 is far from a crowd-pleaser.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Maknoon EDP
Baie Rose 26 Chicago EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 100% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 33%
Amber 33% vs 33%
Only in Oud Maknoon
Oud 33%
Only in Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Cedar 33%

Accords

Oud Maknoon Baie Rose 26 Chicago
100%
Oud
88%
Rose
100%
89%
Fresh Spicy
66%
Aldehydic
82%
48%
Warm Spicy
76%
72%
Musky
74%
73%
Amber
Fresh
61%
57%
Powdery
51%
Woody
51%
47%
Floral
49%
45%
Animalic
Oud
100%
Rose shared
88%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
89%
66%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
48%
76%
Musky shared
72%
74%
73%
61%
Powdery shared
57%
51%
51%
Floral shared
47%
49%
45%

Performance

Oud Maknoon Baie Rose 26 Chicago
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Maknoon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is an absolute powerhouse, with many reviews describing it as "beast mode" and having "nuclear projection." Its intense sillage and lasting power make it completely unsuitable for the office, but perfect for making a statement at formal events or a romantic evening where you want to be noticed.

Baie Rose 26 Chicago

Seasons

Best For:
Spring

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a distinctly peppery-rose profile, make it a bit too assertive for daily office wear but well-suited for dates or casual outings. It can definitely work for formal events, but its unique character might distract in more conservative settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, rose, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Maknoon EDP
Baie Rose 26 Chicago EDP
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