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Sultanate of Oman Parfum bottle Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Very Clear Eau de Parfum bottle Very Clear EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Sultanate of Oman is a true split-personality. Some find it a monumental, long-lasting frankincense masterpiece, whilst others are left scratching their heads, wondering where the performance went. When it performs, it's regal and sophisticated, a true testament to masterful blending.
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Our Verdict - Very Clear EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of So White - a citrus fragrance led by Orange, Citrus, 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
Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Very Clear EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 47% vs 53%
Only in Sultanate of Oman
Grapefruit 53%
Only in Very Clear
Citrus 47%
Shared Notes
Rose 23% vs 46%
Only in Very Clear
Apple 54%
Only in Very Clear
Bergamot 53% Neroli 47%

Accords

Sultanate of Oman Very Clear
100%
Woody
58%
Citrus
90%
Floral
78%
51%
Fruity
66%
62%
Aromatic
58%
Smoky
57%
Powdery
54%
Balsamic
Fresh
54%
52%
Oud
50%
Leather
100%
Citrus shared
58%
90%
78%
Fruity shared
51%
66%
62%
58%
57%
54%
54%
Oud
52%
50%

Performance

Sultanate of Oman Very Clear
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultanate of Oman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This perfume's rich, woody, and spicy accords, coupled with its potential for strong sillage (when it performs), make it best suited for formal and date settings, where its luxurious aura can shine. It's too grand for casual wear and far too heavy for sport, and its projection might be too much for an office environment.

Very Clear

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
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Very Clear EDP
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