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Oud de Nil Eau de Parfum bottle Oud de Nil EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2016 Year 2013
££ Price Tier £££££
Musk Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Aoud 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Musk Aoud EDP
Musk Aoud is a deeply polarising fragrance; some find it a masterful, unique blend of sensuality and luxury, while others are put off by its intense animalic facets and surprisingly poor longevity for the price. This one is for the bold, but sample first.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud de Nil EDP
Musk Aoud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 50%
Only in Oud de Nil
Grapefruit 46%
Only in Musk Aoud
Lemon 50%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 33%
Jasmine 22% vs 33%
Only in Musk Aoud
Ylang-Ylang 33%

Accords

Oud de Nil Musk Aoud
100%
Woody
96%
Musky
100%
97%
Rose
72%
96%
Oud
93%
Leather
87%
82%
Amber
77%
Fresh Spicy
55%
71%
Citrus
54%
Floral
68%
Powdery
64%
Animalic
58%
Smoky
56%
54%
Aromatic
Woody shared
100%
96%
100%
Rose shared
97%
72%
Oud shared
96%
93%
87%
82%
Fresh Spicy shared
77%
55%
71%
Floral shared
54%
68%
64%
58%
56%
54%

Performance

Oud de Nil Musk Aoud
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Musk Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is too dense and animalic for office or casual wear, often described as 'intimate' and 'sensual'. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its luxurious, complex character can be appreciated, despite some concerns about its projection and longevity.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, rose, oud

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud de Nil EDP
Musk Aoud EDP
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