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Precious Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Precious Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2019
££ Price Tier £
Great Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Great Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Precious Oud EDP
A truly polarising Mancera, Precious Oud swings from a 'skanky' initial hit to a 'scrumptious' gourmand Oud. Some call it an absolute banger, others a waste of money with an 'expired milk' smell. Definitely sample first, as this one is far from a safe blind buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Great Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's run at Mancera Precious Oud. The indulgent tiramisu-vanilla-oud signature is recognisable, but Great Wood softens the original's boozy, beast-mode intensity into a sweeter, more wearable - and noticeably weaker-projecting - version.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Precious Oud EDP
Great Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 30% vs 36%
Leather 23% vs 36%
Bergamot 15% vs 26%
Only in Precious Oud
Whisky 30%
Shared Notes
Tiramisu 28% vs 26%
Rose 21% vs 19%
Violet 18% vs 17%
Patchouli 16% vs 19%
Magnolia 15% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 26%
Amber 20% vs 22%
Sandalwood 18% vs 20%
Oakmoss 17% vs 12%
Cedar 16% vs 17%

Accords

Precious Oud Great Wood
100%
Woody
70%
64%
Sweet
75%
62%
Oud
75%
Gourmand
65%
62%
Whiskey
Amber
60%
58%
Powdery
54%
Vanilla
52%
Animalic
51%
Leather
45%
49%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
70%
Sweet shared
64%
75%
Oud shared
62%
75%
65%
62%
60%
58%
54%
52%
Leather shared
51%
45%
49%

Performance

Precious Oud Great Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Precious Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its complex and often intense oud-gourmand profile, make it less suitable for office or sport. However, its unique and rich character, with boozy, sweet, and woody accords, makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events.

Great Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet oud, tiramisu and creamy vanilla composition is a cold-weather powerhouse made for autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

A sensual, statement evening and date scent with the depth for formal occasions, too rich for the office.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, sweet, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Precious Oud EDP
Great Wood EDP
120ml
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