Sweetie Aoud Eau de Parfum vs Beginning Eau de Toilette

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sweetie Aoud EDP

Seriously divisive. Some reviews claim "masterpiece" and laud its unique gourmand oud profile, others deride it as "pure trash" for its burnt, strange aroma. Don't be fooled by the 'sweetie' name - this is a complex, often heavy oud fragrance that's anything but a safe blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Beginning EDT

A properly complex scent that manages to be both fresh and deep. Avoids being overly sweet or cloying, making it a surprisingly versatile and mature choice.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Sweetie Aoud EDP

Beginning EDT

Notes

Top Notes

Artemisia 52% Bergamot 48%

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Sweetie Aoud

Artemisia 52% Bergamot 48%

Shared Notes

Cistus Incanus 30% vs 4%

Only in Sweetie Aoud

Gourmand 38% Rose 32%

Only in Beginning

Iris Pallida Absolute 5% Musk 5% Bergamot 5% Lemon 5% Bitter Orange 5% Petitgrain 5% Cedar 5% Patchouli 5% Guaiac Wood 5% Lavender 5% Carnation 5% Pepper 5% Coriander 5% Honey 5% Castoreum 5% Ambergris 5% Styrax 5% Juniper 5% Clary Sage 5% Spearmint 5% Fir Resin 5%

Only in Sweetie Aoud

Oud 16% Patchouli 10% Cardamom 10% Labdanum 10% Guaiac Wood 9% Frankincense 9% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 8% Amyris 8% Cedar 8% Cumin 7% Juniper 7%

Accords

Sweetie Aoud Beginning

100%

Woody

94%

73%

Aromatic

100%

73%

Fresh Spicy

75%

Citrus

67%

63%

Oud

62%

Warm Spicy

33%

62%

Amber

38%

48%

Rose

46%

Sweet

46%

Balsamic

Green

33%

Fresh

29%

Woody shared

100%

94%

Aromatic shared

73%

100%

Fresh Spicy shared

73%

75%

Citrus

67%

Oud

63%

Warm Spicy shared

62%

33%

Amber shared

62%

38%

Rose

48%

Sweet

46%

Balsamic

46%

Green

33%

Fresh

29%

Performance

Sweetie Aoud Beginning

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sweetie Aoud

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Formal

Its potent performance and distinctive, often "smoky" or "heavy" character make it less suitable for office or casual wear but ideal for evening dates or special formal events where its unique profile can shine without dominating. Many find it too unique for everyday wear.

Beginning

Seasons

Best For:

Spring

Also Works:

Autumn

Its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy composition leans towards spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

With its balance of fresh and deep notes, Beginning is adaptable across most settings. Its refined complexity lends itself particularly well to formal and date events, while the aromatic freshness keeps it viable for office wear without being overpowering.