Opulent Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2025 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Safran Secret
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Lattafa's Opulent Oud is a beast of a fragrance, offering a traditional Middle Eastern oud-rose combo that's divisive but undeniably strong. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for the price, it's an absolute steal for oud enthusiasts.
Safran Secret is a beast mode, polarising saffron monster. You'll either love this metallic, spicy, woody powerhouse or find it an unwearable, synthetic nightmare. It's not for the faint-hearted and definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 1% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 24% | 13% |
| Warm | 51% | 50% |
| Woody | 24% | 28% |
| Earthy | 17% | 11% |
| Animalic | 14% | 10% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' projection and strong, dark accords, this is not one for the office - it’s too intense. Its luxurious, heady profile makes it perfect for formal events or date nights, especially in cooler weather, where its powerful sillage can be appreciated without overwhelming.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and room-filling sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement. The rich, bold accords lend themselves better to evening and cooler weather occasions over casual or sport use.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Metallic, Leather accords and Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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