Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum vs Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

Amber Aoud

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2012	Year	2016
£££££	Price Tier	££

Oud de Nil

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum

Roja Dove's Amber Aoud. The name promises a lot. Does it deliver? For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, a bog-standard rose-oud lacking originality and, controversially, actual oud. Brace yourself for a hefty price tag and a divisive scent profile that leans mature and feminine to some, yet regal and opulent to others.

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Our Verdict - Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

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.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	43%	46%
Floral	34%	44%
Fruity	9%	6%
Green	14%	8%
Sweet	15%	12%
Warm	0%	1%
Woody	0%	0%
Earthy	0%	0%
Animalic	3%	3%
Fresh	29%	28%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Amber Aoud EdP

Oud de Nil EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 34% vs 53%

Only in Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum

Lemon 33% Lime 33%

Only in Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

Grapefruit 46%

Shared Notes

Rose 35% vs 34%

Jasmine 18% vs 22%

Only in Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum

Fig 25% Ylang-Ylang 20%

Only in Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

Geranium 22% Orange Blossom 21%

Accords

Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

100%

Rose

97%

99%

Woody

100%

99%

Warm Spicy

89%

Oud

96%

91%

Amber

82%

89%

Animalic

78%

Powdery

78%

Musky

Fresh Spicy

77%

73%

Citrus

71%

White Floral

67%

62%

Leather

Aromatic

54%

Floral

54%

Rose shared

100%

97%

Woody shared

99%

100%

Warm Spicy

99%

Oud shared

89%

96%

Amber shared

91%

82%

Animalic

89%

Powdery

78%

Musky

78%

Fresh Spicy

77%

Citrus shared

73%

71%

White Floral

67%

Leather

62%

Aromatic

54%

Floral

54%

Performance

Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its rich, opulent rose and warm spicy accords, combined with impressive longevity and projection, make it too potent for an office setting. Conversely, these traits are perfect for formal events and date nights, exuding elegance and drawing people in. It's a bit too much for casual wear and certainly not suitable for sport.

Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum

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.