Sama Al Emarat
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 2016 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Original Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously impressive oud-centric fragrance for the price, delivering a sophisticated Eastern vibe without being overly challenging. It's a proper grown-up scent that performs well and earns consistent praise.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're into 'barnyard' oud, this is your jam; otherwise, steer well clear. It's affordable, hardcore animalic, and definitely not for the faint of heart.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 15% |
| Floral | 19% | 19% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 16% | 16% |
| Warm | 21% | 21% |
| Woody | 22% | 22% |
| Earthy | 11% | 11% |
| Animalic | 23% | 23% |
| Fresh | 10% | 10% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
While quite strong, its sophisticated warmth makes it suitable for evenings out, particularly dates and formal events. It can be worn casually, but its intensity and the oud accord might be too much for an office setting or active pursuits.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and intensely animalic oud make it unsuitable for office wear. It could work for a daring date night or an evening event if worn lightly, but it's best suited for personal enjoyment or specific, casual settings where its boldness is appreciated, rather than for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Powdery accords and Saffron, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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