Precious Oud Eau de Parfum vs Great Wood Eau de Parfum

Precious Oud

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	2019
££	Price Tier	£

Great Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Precious Oud

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

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

Citrus	5%	8%
Floral	15%	15%
Fruity	2%	0%
Green	3%	3%
Sweet	28%	23%
Warm	14%	12%
Woody	24%	25%
Earthy	22%	21%
Animalic	12%	17%
Fresh	6%	7%

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%

50%

Warm Spicy

49%

Floral

Woody shared

100%

70%

Sweet shared

64%

75%

Oud shared

62%

75%

Gourmand

65%

Whiskey

62%

Amber

60%

Powdery

58%

Vanilla

54%

Animalic

52%

Leather shared

51%

45%

Warm Spicy

50%

Floral

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