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Which Should You Buy?
The richest of MFK's 2013 Oud Mood trio: Laotian oud cocooned in Moroccan labdanum, Laotian benzoin and vanilla. Animalic, smoky and softly sweet - a warm-stole composition rather than a medicinal-oud blast.
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 | 7% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 5% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 26% | 28% |
| Warm | 39% | 35% |
| Woody | 24% | 16% |
| Earthy | 16% | 11% |
| Animalic | 20% | 17% |
| Fresh | 1% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Dense oud-labdanum-benzoin-vanilla with a smoky resinous core sits firmly in cold weather; community votes weight winter heavily with fall close behind. Summer is too hot for the density and the animalic facet amplifies in heat.
Occasions
An opulent evening oud cocoon reads strongest for date, formal and statement contexts. Office wear is plausible at conservative dosage given MFK's polish but the smoky resinous depth crowds daytime professional environments. Sport is a non-starter.
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 Oud, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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