Alter Ego 786
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oud in White
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive one, this. There's a lot to like if you're into fruity oud leathers and can ignore that initial comparison to Ombré Nomade. Fans love its rich, woody dry down, but beware: one sniff could leave you craving chips, apparently.
This one's proper divisive: a bold, challenging oud that some will absolutely adore and others will quite literally compare to 'feces'. It's not for the faint of heart, but if you're oud-curious and appreciate a bit of controversy, give it a go. Just be ready for an indolic journey.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 2% |
| Floral | 14% | 20% |
| Fruity | 17% | 21% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 22% | 21% |
| Warm | 24% | 15% |
| Woody | 30% | 28% |
| Earthy | 6% | 8% |
| Animalic | 5% | 11% |
| Fresh | 6% | 9% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold leather and oud accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. While the performance is initially strong, it becomes more intimate in the dry down, making it versatile for sophisticated casual wear once it settles.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and polarizing animalic oud, this is best reserved for evening and special occasions, not the office. Its unique, bold character makes it an interesting choice for dates or formal events where you want to make a statement.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Animalic, Fruity accords and Raspberry, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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