Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum bottle Midnight Shimmer
Edp Concentration Edp
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2016 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Vanille

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive beast. For some, it's a beautifully warm, smoky woody vanilla - a cosy dream. For others, it's a generic mess, or worse, downright nauseating. Proceed with caution, especially if you're blind buying.
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Our Verdict - Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum
Oud Vanille is a divisive but ultimately impressive cheapie. While some find it cloying or old-fashioned, most rave about its niche quality and beastly performance for the price. If you can handle a bold, sweet oud-rose, this is an absolute steal.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 8%
Floral 20% 20%
Fruity 8% 13%
Green 6% 1%
Sweet 27% 28%
Warm 11% 16%
Woody 17% 15%
Earthy 14% 14%
Animalic 11% 7%
Fresh 8% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Midnight Shimmer EdP
Oud Vanille EdP

Notes

Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Quince 36% Jasmine 33% Freesia 31%
Only in Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum
Caramel 42% Raspberry 33% Orange 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 17%
Only in Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Peru Balsam 36% Oakmoss 30%
Only in Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 30% Woody 29% Spicy 24%

Accords

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
93%
Vanilla
81%
79%
Amber
75%
55%
Sweet
78%
Rose
76%
63%
Balsamic
73%
Smoky
70%
Caramel
68%
58%
Powdery
64%
51%
Musky
47%
Floral
44%
Fruity
Woody shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
93%
81%
Amber shared
79%
75%
Sweet shared
55%
78%
76%
Balsamic shared
63%
73%
70%
68%
Powdery shared
58%
64%
51%
47%
44%

Performance

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with a warm, subtly sweet vanilla-wood profile, make it suitable for a date or casual evening. While it leans towards being a 'night-time' scent for many, its softness prevents it from being too overwhelming for formal events or even a more relaxed office setting.

Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its nuclear projection and long-lasting nature, Oud Vanille is far too potent for office wear, where it would overwhelm. It's best suited for evenings and colder weather, making it ideal for date nights and formal events, though its intensity means casual daytime wear should be restricted to minimal sprays.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
83%
Accord
72%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Vanilla, Sweet accords and Jasmine, Woody notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Midnight Shimmer Eau de Parfum
Oud Vanille Eau de Parfum
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