Oud Aquilaria Eau de Parfum vs Swedish Wood Extrait

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Oud Aquilaria Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Aquilaria EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2018 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Swedish Wood Extrait bottle Swedish Wood Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Aquilaria EDP
This Ropion creation divides the crowd; some hail it as a superior, more wearable Promise, while others dismiss it as a synthetic, less impactful imitation. Expect an apple-heavy experience with formidable performance that's not for the faint-hearted.
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Our Verdict - Swedish Wood Extrait
This one's a divisive beast, often compared to FM's Promise but with a unique, luxurious twist. Expect high quality, but know that its massive sillage and longevity aren't for the faint-hearted.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Aquilaria EDP
Swedish Wood Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 33% vs 27%
Apple 33% vs 37%
Rosemary 33% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Clove 33% vs 56%
Only in Oud Aquilaria
Rose 33% Sage 33%
Only in Swedish Wood
Floral 43%

Accords

Oud Aquilaria Swedish Wood
100%
Oud
89%
78%
Woody
100%
92%
Aromatic
91%
92%
Fruity
58%
91%
Rose
89%
Fresh Spicy
74%
77%
Amber
52%
76%
Warm Spicy
76%
Earthy
73%
69%
Fresh
Patchouli
57%
Green
51%
Oud shared
100%
89%
Woody shared
78%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
91%
Fruity shared
92%
58%
91%
Fresh Spicy shared
89%
74%
Amber shared
77%
52%
Warm Spicy shared
76%
76%
73%
69%
57%
51%

Performance

Oud Aquilaria Swedish Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Aquilaria

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, where it could be overwhelming. However, the unique, bold character and perceived sophistication lend themselves well to dates and casual wear, perfect for making a statement while not being overly formal or too strong for close-quarters.

Swedish Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its massive sillage and longevity make it too potent for an office setting, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event. The luxurious woody and oud accords lend themselves well to special occasions where you want to be noticed.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, aromatic, fruity

Key Differences

Adds floral, drops rose and sage

Where to buy

Oud Aquilaria EDP
Swedish Wood Extrait
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