Parfums de Marly Hamdani Parfum vs Black Oud Extreme Amber Extrait

Parfums de Marly Hamdani

PerfumeOil	Concentration	Extrait
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2020	Year	2018
££	Price Tier	££

Black Oud Extreme Amber

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Parfums de Marly Hamdani

Hamdani delivers a charismatic blend of smoky and woody accords with spice nuances, perfect for cooler evenings and introspective moments.

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Our Verdict - Black Oud Extreme Amber

This one's a mixed bag, to put it mildly. Some find it a beautifully balanced, versatile amber-oud, while others are baffled by its supposedly terrible performance and overtly animalic nature. Test before you commit, because this ain't for everyone.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	0%
Floral	2%	1%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	0%	0%
Sweet	18%	18%
Warm	43%	38%
Woody	27%	24%
Earthy	20%	15%
Animalic	17%	17%
Fresh	0%	1%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Parfums de Marly Hamdani

Black Oud Extreme Amber Extrait

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Amber 31% Myrrh 27% Leather 23% Honey 19%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 23% Vanilla 23% Castoreum 20% Cedar 20% Civet 16%

Shared Notes

Incense 40% vs 51%

Only in Parfums de Marly Hamdani

Clove 60%

Only in Black Oud Extreme Amber

Spicy 48%

Only in Parfums de Marly Hamdani

Oud 35% Styrax 23% Guaiac Wood 23% Cedar 19%

Only in Parfums de Marly Hamdani

Amber 31% Myrrh 27% Leather 23% Honey 19%

Only in Black Oud Extreme Amber

Sandalwood 23% Vanilla 23% Castoreum 20% Cedar 20% Civet 16%

Accords

Parfums de Marly Hamdani Black Oud Extreme Amber

60%

Amber

100%

90%

Smoky

72%

80%

Woody

80%

70%

Warm Spicy

76%

Balsamic

66%

50%

Animalic

65%

Oud

65%

Powdery

55%

Vanilla

51%

Musky

48%

Amber shared

60%

100%

Smoky shared

90%

72%

Woody shared

80%

Warm Spicy shared

70%

76%

Balsamic

66%

Animalic shared

50%

65%

Oud

65%

Powdery

55%

Vanilla

51%

Musky

48%

Performance

Parfums de Marly Hamdani Black Oud Extreme Amber

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Parfums de Marly Hamdani

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

With its warm and spicy profile, Hamdani is best suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. However, its balanced composition also works in transitional seasons like spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Hamdani's rich smoky and woody accords make it more suitable for evening dates or casual outings rather than formal or sports settings. Its moderate projection suits intimate settings well.

Black Oud Extreme Amber

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, woody, and animalic profile, coupled with a split opinion on its projection, makes it less suited for an office setting unless applied sparingly. However, its deep, sexy character is perfect for intimate date nights or making a statement at formal events.