L'Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle L'Oudh
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2019
£ Price Tier ££
The Bosphorus Eau de Parfum bottle The Bosphorus

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L'Oudh
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The Bosphorus
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Oudh
This isn't for the faint of heart, it's a bold, beast-mode oud-rose that'll divide opinion. If you like your scents challenging, unique, and with serious projection, then L'Oudh is an absolute steal.
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Our Verdict - The Bosphorus
A well-balanced, intimate take on the classic oud and rose combo. It's a crowd-pleaser that offers decent value, transporting you to 'another side of the planet' without demanding a huge sillage.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 12% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 17% 20%
Warm 21% 17%
Woody 32% 27%
Earthy 24% 55%
Animalic 17% 10%
Fresh 2% 0%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L'Oudh EdP
The Bosphorus EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Labdanum 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 27% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Oud 48% vs 33%
Sandalwood 27% vs 33%
Only in L'Oudh
Cedar 24%
Only in The Bosphorus
Rose 33%

Accords

L'Oudh The Bosphorus
100%
Oud
100%
98%
Rose
100%
92%
Woody
83%
75%
Warm Spicy
55%
72%
Amber
58%
56%
Patchouli
58%
50%
Floral
51%
50%
Balsamic
50%
47%
Musky
Powdery
44%
Oud shared
100%
100%
Rose shared
98%
100%
Woody shared
92%
83%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
55%
Amber shared
72%
58%
Patchouli shared
56%
58%
Floral shared
50%
51%
Balsamic shared
50%
50%
47%
44%

Performance

L'Oudh The Bosphorus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Oudh

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear projection and challenging opening notes make it unsuitable for an office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines on a date or formal evening occasion where its bold, luxurious character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

The Bosphorus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its 'personal scent' projection, this is ideal for the office or a subtle date night, where it will be appreciated up close without overwhelming. The warm, woody accords also make it suitable for more formal yet intimate settings, though its moderate performance might underwhelm in truly grand affairs. It's too refined for sportswear.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
83%
Notes
97%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Rose, Woody accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

L'Oudh
The Bosphorus
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