Oud Imperial
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2002 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Patchouli Patch
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Which Should You Buy?
Oud Imperial is intensely dark, woody, and uncompromising. It's a challenging, polarising wear, with some finding it a luxurious, refined take on oud and others put off by its dryness and medicinal or even 'motor oil' facets. Definitely one to test before buying a full bottle.
Patchouli Patch is a divisive one, a chameleon that will either soothe your nerves and envelop you in earthy elegance or leave you questioning if you've stumbled into an acupuncturist's office. It's a true patchouli lover's game: for some, it's the holy grail, for others, just too 'raw'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 17% | 22% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 19% | 18% |
| Warm | 24% | 11% |
| Woody | 32% | 35% |
| Earthy | 15% | 22% |
| Animalic | 5% | 5% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and strong, dark accords make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm colleagues. It excels in formal settings and evening dates, where its complexity and luxurious density can be fully appreciated. Not a casual or sport scent due to its heavy, serious nature.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its earthy, woody nature with moderate sillage makes it interesting for casual wear and dates, but potentially too unique or strong for a conservative office. While elegant, it lacks the brightness often desired in formal settings or the freshness for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Earthy accords and Caraway, Vetiver notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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