Berlin EDP

Noted Aromas

88%

Carved Oud EDP

Thameen

Comparison

88%

Berlin EDP Noted Aromas · 2020 U

Carved Oud EDP Thameen · 2013 U

Top

Pepper

Rosewood

Sichuan Pepper

Cardamom

Pepper

Heart

Sandalwood

Orris

Vetiver

Pepper

Lily

Base

Vanilla

Amber

Ambroxan

Cedar

Birch

Top

Cardamom

Cypress

Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha

Pink Pepper

Base

Musk

Sandalwood

Vanilla

Vetiver

Amber

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Berlin EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
U	Gender	U
2020	Year	2013
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Berlin EDP

Berlin is a pepper-laced iris surrounded by powdery warmth and subtle woods, striking a balance between modern minimalism and classic luxury. It is refined, quietly bold, and best suited to those who appreciate understated complexity.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Carved Oud EDP

Carved Oud is often lauded as the superior, smoother evolution of Tom Ford's Oud Wood. Expect a well-blended, sophisticated woody scent that gets plenty of love, but some find its performance underwhelming for the price.

Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Berlin EDP

Carved Oud EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Pepper 22% Rosewood 20% Sichuan Pepper 18% Cardamom 18% Pepper 12% Bergamot 10%

Top Notes

Cardamom 29% Cypress 24% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 24% Pink Pepper 23%

Heart Notes

Sandalwood 26% Orris 23% Vetiver 21% Pepper 13% Lily 10% Apricot 7%

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Vanilla 22% Amber 21% Ambroxan 19% Cedar 16% Birch 13% Resin 10%

Base Notes

Musk 22% Sandalwood 21% Vanilla 20% Vetiver 18% Amber 18%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 17% vs 29%

Only in Berlin

Pepper 22% Rosewood 20% Sichuan Pepper 18% Pepper 12% Bergamot 10%

Only in Carved Oud

Cypress 24% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 24% Pink Pepper 23%

Only in Berlin

Sandalwood 26% Orris 23% Vetiver 21% Pepper 13% Lily 10% Apricot 7%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 22% vs 19%

Amber 20% vs 18%

Only in Berlin

Ambroxan 19% Cedar 16% Birch 13% Resin 10%

Only in Carved Oud

Musk 22% Sandalwood 21% Vetiver 18%

Accords

Berlin Carved Oud

100%

Spicy

70%

Woody

100%

70%

Floral

60%

Warm Spicy

58%

Oud

56%

55%

Amber

50%

Powdery

55%

Aromatic

54%

Earthy

52%

50%

Vanilla

Patchouli

49%

Musky

45%

40%

Resinous

Spicy

100%

Woody shared

70%

100%

Floral

70%

Warm Spicy shared

60%

58%

Oud

56%

Amber

55%

Powdery shared

50%

55%

Aromatic

54%

Earthy

52%

Vanilla

50%

Patchouli

49%

Musky

45%

Resinous

40%

Performance

Berlin Carved Oud

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Berlin

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Berlin's spicy-peppery opening and warm powdery iris heart suit the cool vibrance of spring and the mellow air of fall best, while its moderate richness and woody base maintain presence in winter without feeling heavy. It can work in summer, but the spice is more prominent than the freshness.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

The refined spiced floral-woody blend is sophisticated for formal occasions and creative for dates, while its boldness and character make it less ideal for sport or very casual, close-quarters settings. The moderate projection and powdery softness allow occasional office wear, but may feel too assertive for sensitive environments.

Carved Oud

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, refined woody character make it exceptional for the office, dates, and semi-formal wear, as noted by many reviewers. While not a casual 'jeans and t-shirt' scent, its versatility allows for dressier casual settings, but it's completely unsuitable for sport.