Red Aoud Eau de Parfum vs Passion Scent Eau de Parfum
Red Aoud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Passion Scent EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Seriously divisive. Some adore this 'gourmand oud' for its unique cakey-rose vibe, while others are put off by a medicinal opening or a cheap, potpourri drydown. If you like your oud on the sweeter side, give it a go, but buyer beware: some find it overwhelmingly feminine or synthetic.
Louis Cardin's Passion Scent seems to be a mystery even to itself. The bottle suggests one thing, the 'Oriental' designation implies another. It's a bit of a head-scratcher.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This is a rich, often 'beast mode' fragrance, making it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. Its warm, sensual, and gourmand-leaning profile makes it perfect for dates and evening events, and many find it comforting enough for casual wear despite its strength.
Seasons
Built on warm spicy, woody and oud - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its prominent warm spicy, woody, and oud accords make it perhaps a bit too intense for office settings, but perfectly suited for dates or formal events where a statement is desired. It's a considered choice for special evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean warm spicy, oud, rose
Adds cinnamon and patchouli, drops cumin and orris
Where to buy
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