89%
Very Similar
Blue Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year 2016
£ Price Tier ££
Original Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Original Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Oud
This one's a bit of a curveball. It's not your typical oud, leaning into a distinctly feminine, vintage vibe that will either enchant or entirely put you off. Definitely sample before you commit.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Original Oud
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're into 'barnyard' oud, this is your jam; otherwise, steer well clear. It's affordable, hardcore animalic, and definitely not for the faint of heart.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 15%
Floral 16% 19%
Fruity 6% 1%
Green 0% 2%
Sweet 15% 16%
Warm 22% 21%
Woody 23% 22%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 25% 23%
Fresh 7% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Oud EdP
Original Oud EdP

Notes

Accords

Blue Oud Original Oud
100%
Woody
52%
58%
Oud
100%
78%
Sweet
71%
Leather
45%
68%
Tobacco
68%
Musky
65%
66%
Warm Spicy
47%
65%
Powdery
50%
Patchouli
60%
Woody shared
100%
52%
Oud shared
58%
100%
78%
Leather shared
71%
45%
68%
Musky shared
68%
65%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
47%
Powdery shared
65%
50%
60%

Performance

Blue Oud Original Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Oud

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its distinctive and potent character, with prominent woody, leather, and floral accords, makes it ill-suited for casual wear or the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile shines in more intimate date settings or formal evening events.

Original Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and intensely animalic oud make it unsuitable for office wear. It could work for a daring date night or an evening event if worn lightly, but it's best suited for personal enjoyment or specific, casual settings where its boldness is appreciated, rather than for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Leather, Musky accords and Oud, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Oud
Original Oud
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