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Rude Ember Eau de Parfum bottle Rude Ember EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
- Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££££
Gold II Sahara Eau de Parfum bottle Gold II Sahara EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rude Ember EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rude Oud by Fragrance Du Bois - a fruity fragrance led by Raspberry, Saffron, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Our Verdict - Gold II Sahara EDP
Gold II Sahara elegantly bridges floral and resinous terrains, offering a refined olfactory experience for discerning noses.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rude Ember EDP
Gold II Sahara EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 46% vs 57%
Only in Rude Ember
Raspberry 53%
Only in Gold II Sahara
Apple 43%
Shared Notes
Rose 46% vs 58%
Only in Rude Ember
Leather 54%
Only in Gold II Sahara
Incense 41%
Shared Notes
Oud 53% vs 25%
Amber 46% vs 20%

Accords

Rude Ember Gold II Sahara
Resinous
100%
90%
Fruity
Woody
90%
78%
Warm Spicy
80%
54%
Floral
80%
66%
Leather
Musky
50%
42%
Oud
100%
90%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
78%
80%
Floral shared
54%
80%
66%
50%
Oud
42%

Performance

Rude Ember Gold II Sahara
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rude Ember

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The fruity 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 fruity, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Gold II Sahara

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich resinous and floral notes make it ideal for cooler seasons like fall and winter, yet it can transition into spring with its floral facets.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The luxurious and complex scent profile suits evening dates and formal occasions, while projection keeps it moderate for some office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rude Ember EDP
Gold II Sahara EDP
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