Impulse Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Other |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Ristretto Intense Café
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a beast - Zimaya Impulse Oud is a powerhouse, offering a sophisticated, sweet rose and powdery oud experience. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, but if you're after massive projection and longevity, this one's a champion.
This one's a Montale powerhouse, and it's certainly divisive. Some find it a delicious coffee-rose dream, while others are baffled by the lack of coffee and overwhelmed by the rose. Love it or hate it, its monstrous performance is undeniable.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 34% | 29% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 29% | 32% |
| Warm | 13% | 14% |
| Woody | 18% | 7% |
| Earthy | 11% | 19% |
| Animalic | 15% | 9% |
| Fresh | 6% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its enormous projection and longevity, this fragrance is best reserved for formal events or date nights where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too potent for casual wear or the office, as many describe it as a 'room filler'.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beastly projection and sweet, dense gourmand nature make it a poor fit for the office, where it could easily overwhelm. However, these same characteristics, especially the sensual rose and caramel, make it fantastic for dates or a statement evening out, particularly in colder weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Vanilla, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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