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Bois d‘Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Bois d‘Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Verbena Citrus Eau de Parfum bottle Verbena Citrus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois d‘Oud EDP
Bois d'Oud is a proper divisive beast. You'll either get a sexy, sophisticated oud with dark, jammy fruits, or something medicinal, rubbery, and utterly unpleasant. Don't even think about a blind buy, this one needs a test drive.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Verbena Citrus EDP
A breezy, natural citrus that starts bright but quickly fades, much like a fleeting summer romance. Don't expect longevity here, it's a brief, zesty encounter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois d‘Oud EDP
Verbena Citrus EDP

Notes

Only in Bois d‘Oud
Bergamot 100%

Accords

Bois d‘Oud Verbena Citrus
100%
Woody
55%
Citrus
100%
87%
Fruity
75%
Amber
48%
73%
Oud
69%
Sweet
Aromatic
63%
61%
Powdery
57%
Vanilla
54%
Earthy
51%
Balsamic
51%
Musky
48%
Rose
48%
Woody shared
100%
55%
100%
87%
Amber shared
75%
48%
Oud
73%
69%
63%
61%
57%
54%
51%
Musky shared
51%
48%
48%

Performance

Bois d‘Oud Verbena Citrus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois d‘Oud

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

With its strong oud and prominent sweet, woody character, Bois d'Oud is too intense for office or sport. It shines brightest for dates and formal events, where its luxurious and bold nature can be appreciated without overwhelming the environment.

Verbena Citrus

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its citrus-forward, fresh profile and reported lack of longevity, this is best suited for casual, warm weather wear or as a light, inoffensive office scent. Its low sillage makes it unsuitable for dates or formal events where a more impactful fragrance is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois d‘Oud EDP
Verbena Citrus EDP
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