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A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives Oud for Greatness (2019) - lavender, 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.
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Byredo Oud Immortel (2008) - incense, patchouli and tobacco 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 | 10% | 10% |
| Fruity | 5% | 20% |
| Green | 5% | 15% |
| Sweet | 30% | 35% |
| Warm | 90% | 80% |
| Woody | 90% | 85% |
| Earthy | 60% | 70% |
| Animalic | 55% | 35% |
| Fresh | 15% | 20% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud-saffron beast built for winter and autumn; far too dense for warm weather.
Occasions
Formal evening, statement wear. Office wear not advised - very loud.
Seasons
Incense-oud-tobacco built for autumn and winter.
Occasions
Date, formal evening, statement wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Oud, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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