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Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum bottle Oud de Nil EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Wood Zero Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Zero EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud de Nil EDP
This one's a proper grower, a controversial take on oud that starts strong and settles into something unexpectedly beautiful. It's divisive, with some finding it a bit 'much' at first, but for those who stick with it, Oud de Nil offers a surprisingly delicate interpretation of a classic.
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Our Verdict - Wood Zero EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Penhaligon's - Oud de Nil - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Grapefruit, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud de Nil EDP
Wood Zero EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 53%
Grapefruit 46% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 31%
Jasmine 22% vs 22%
Geranium 22% vs 18%
Orange Blossom 20% vs 27%
Only in Wood Zero
Papyrus 31% Oud 27% Amber 23% Resin 19%

Accords

Oud de Nil Wood Zero
100%
Woody
97%
Rose
96%
Oud
54%
71%
Citrus
90%
82%
Amber
42%
54%
Floral
78%
54%
Aromatic
66%
100%
97%
Oud shared
96%
54%
Citrus shared
71%
90%
Amber shared
82%
42%
Floral shared
54%
78%
Aromatic shared
54%
66%

Performance

Oud de Nil Wood Zero
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud de Nil

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong opening and sophisticated oud-rose profile, this scent is better suited for evenings and special events rather than the office. Its longevity means it will carry you through a date or formal gathering with ease, though some find it can be a bit 'intense' for casual daytime wear.

Wood Zero

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
61%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, amber, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud de Nil EDP
Wood Zero EDP
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