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Nero Oudh Extrait bottle Nero Oudh Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Wood Emperor Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Emperor EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nero Oudh Extrait
This is a bold, dark, woody oud with a strong leathery character that, confusingly, some find an inoffensive crowd-pleaser and others a petroleum-soaked villain. It's a statement scent for those who like to stand out, but be warned that some find the dry-down disappointing.
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Our Verdict - Wood Emperor EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh - a floral fragrance led by Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Saffron, with woody 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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Nero Oudh Extrait
Wood Emperor EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 27% vs 28%
Ylang-Ylang 15% vs 33%
Magnolia 15% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Rose 22% vs 18%
Guaiac Wood 20% vs 22%
Cedar 18% vs 31%
Violet 17% vs 27%
Only in Nero Oudh
Balsam 21%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 22% vs 19%
Ambergris 17% vs 26%
Musk 16% vs 30%
Vanilla 15% vs 23%
Only in Nero Oudh
Oud 29%

Accords

Nero Oudh Wood Emperor
100%
Woody
78%
Floral
90%
71%
Warm Spicy
66%
70%
Oud
60%
Earthy
54%
Patchouli
45%
Powdery
54%
52%
Rose
46%
Metallic
Musky
42%
Woody shared
100%
78%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
71%
66%
Oud
70%
60%
54%
Powdery shared
45%
54%
52%
46%
42%

Performance

Nero Oudh Wood Emperor
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nero Oudh

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and dark, woody-oud nature, Nero Oudh is best suited for evening wear and formal events where it can make a statement. Its intensity means it might be too much for casual daytime or office settings, as several reviews highlight its bold and long-lasting presence.

Wood Emperor

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Nero Oudh Extrait
Wood Emperor EDP
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