89%
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Black Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle Black Oudh
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Sandal Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Sandal Wood

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Oudh
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're into an aggressive, smoky dry-down that lingers for ages, then maybe you'll appreciate this. Otherwise, avoid it like the plague - unless you want to smell like cheap lipstick.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sandal Wood
A solid, dependable sandalwood for when you want a rich, woody base without breaking the bank. It's a reliable workhorse, not a show pony.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 9%
Floral 2% 8%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 6% 12%
Sweet 9% 15%
Warm 23% 13%
Woody 34% 28%
Earthy 13% 17%
Animalic 9% 8%
Fresh 14% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Oudh EdP
Sandal Wood EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 21% vs 15%
Bergamot 18% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Amber 31% vs 32%
Musk 27% vs 22%
Only in Black Oudh
Resin 40%
Only in Sandal Wood
Orris 23% Incense 23%

Accords

Black Oudh Sandal Wood
100%
Woody
100%
81%
Amber
45%
50%
Aromatic
58%
50%
Powdery
54%
52%
Warm Spicy
46%
45%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
81%
45%
Aromatic shared
50%
58%
Powdery shared
50%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
52%
46%
45%

Performance

Black Oudh Sandal Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Oudh

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Its overpowering and long-lasting nature makes it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. It leans more towards formal or date settings where a bold, challenging fragrance might be appreciated, but even then, it's a risky choice due to its divisive character.

Sandal Wood

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its balanced, woody-aromatic character makes it highly versatile for daily wear, particularly in casual and office settings where it won't overwhelm. While it has a warm edge for dates, its more subtle projection keeps it from being a formal showstopper or suited for active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
87%
Accord
93%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Musk, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Oudh
Sandal Wood
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