Oud Oriental Eau de Parfum vs Ambition Eau de Parfum

Oud Oriental

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2014
££	Price Tier	£

Ambition

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Oud Oriental

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Ambition

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Oriental

This is a seriously polarising scent, with some finding it a heavenly, modern take on oud, while others are put off by what they perceive as an overpowering, synthetic violet. Definitely one to try before you buy.

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Our Verdict - Ambition

This quiet floral is for those who appreciate subtlety, rather than shouty statements. It's a gentle, personal scent that floats softly around you, making it ideal for layering or intimate moments.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	45%	48%
Fruity	0%	0%
Green	3%	8%
Sweet	25%	21%
Warm	13%	10%
Woody	8%	14%
Earthy	19%	15%
Animalic	6%	4%
Fresh	9%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oud Oriental EdP

Ambition EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Freesia 23% vs 51%

Only in Oud Oriental

Rose 43% Saffron 33%

Only in Ambition

Violet 49%

Only in Oud Oriental

Violet 35% Heliotrope 34% Patchouli 32%

Only in Ambition

Iris 37% Peony 36% Rose 27%

Only in Ambition

Amber 59% Vetiver 41%

Accords

Oud Oriental Ambition

100%

Powdery

68%

83%

Floral

100%

94%

Leather

86%

Warm Spicy

84%

Woody

83%

Oud

79%

Rose

66%

78%

Vanilla

61%

Violet Floral

67%

Iris

67%

Fresh

61%

57%

Patchouli

Amber

48%

Earthy

48%

Powdery shared

100%

68%

Floral shared

83%

100%

Leather

94%

Warm Spicy

86%

Woody

84%

Oud

83%

Rose shared

79%

66%

Vanilla

78%

Violet Floral shared

61%

67%

Iris

67%

Fresh

61%

Patchouli

57%

Amber

48%

Earthy

48%

Performance

Oud Oriental Ambition

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Oriental

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for an evening date or formal event, where its luxurious and unique character can shine. It's too rich and complex for casual wear or sport, and could be a bit much for an office setting if over-sprayed.

Ambition

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Its soft sillage and gentle floral character make it perfect for office wear or casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While it might be too subtle for a grand formal event, its intimate nature makes it lovely for close encounters on a date.