Damascus
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Riyadh
ScentArt
A
Damascus
B
Riyadh
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Damascus Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dior Oud Ispahan (2012) - rose, oud and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Our Verdict - Riyadh Eau de Parfum
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Louis Vuitton Ombre Nomade (2018) - raspberry, rose and oud translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 5% |
| Floral | 65% | 50% |
| Fruity | 10% | 45% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 35% | 40% |
| Warm | 90% | 90% |
| Woody | 85% | 85% |
| Earthy | 55% | 55% |
| Animalic | 40% | 40% |
| Fresh | 10% | 15% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Damascus
EdP
Riyadh
EdP
Notes
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Riyadh Eau de Parfum
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Oud
42%
vs
47%
Benzoin
25%
vs
27%
Only in Damascus Eau de Parfum
Patchouli
32%
Only in Riyadh Eau de Parfum
Birch
25%
Accords
Performance
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Riyadh Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Heavy oud-rose-patchouli built for cold weather only.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Formal evening, statement wear.
Riyadh Eau de Parfum
Seasons
Best For:
Autumn
Winter
Also Works:
Spring
Heavy oud-rose-incense built for cold weather.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Casual
Formal evening, statement luxury.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
84%
Accord
83%
Key Similarities
Both share Oud, Woody, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Oud notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Damascus Eau de Parfum
Riyadh Eau de Parfum
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