Hercules
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2024 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oud Al Shams
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If you're after a budget-friendly PDM Herod proxy, this is it, but patience is key. Give it a few months to macerate and it transforms from a synthetic mess into a surprisingly smooth, sweet tobacco bomb. Performance is hit-or-miss, so manage your expectations.
Oud Al Shams is a deep, warm, and sophisticated oud that's far from a beast mode monster. It's a surprisingly accessible introduction to oud, maintaining a sense of luxury without overwhelming the senses. A solid choice for anyone after an elegant, mysterious aura.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 4% | 12% |
| Fruity | 2% | 5% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 23% | 28% |
| Warm | 44% | 35% |
| Woody | 18% | 16% |
| Earthy | 13% | 11% |
| Animalic | 9% | 17% |
| Fresh | 3% | 2% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Heavy tobacco and warm spicy accords make this more suitable for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its performance can be intense or a skin-scent, making it best for casual or date nights where closer encounters are desired.
Seasons
Occasions
This fragrance's warm, spicy, and amber accords make it unsuitable for sporting activities and a bit too rich for an office setting. It truly shines in evening wear, especially for dates or formal events, where its luxurious character can be fully appreciated.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Vanilla, Amber accords and Osmanthus, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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