89%
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Impulse Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Impulse Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2023 Year 2013
£ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Impulse Oud
Prepare for a beast - Zimaya Impulse Oud is a powerhouse, offering a sophisticated, sweet rose and powdery oud experience. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent for some, but if you're after massive projection and longevity, this one's a champion.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Orchid Prairie
This one is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find it opulent and mysterious, others can't get past the animalic opening and declare it an absolute scrubber. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a challenging scent experience.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 34% 29%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 29% 31%
Warm 13% 14%
Woody 18% 13%
Earthy 11% 3%
Animalic 15% 25%
Fresh 6% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Impulse Oud EdP
Orchid Prairie EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 47% vs 30%
Only in Impulse Oud
Violet 28% Vanilla 24%
Only in Orchid Prairie
Floral 38% Geranium 32%
Only in Orchid Prairie
Cashmeran 100%
Shared Notes
Amber 35% vs 31%
Musk 31% vs 37%
Only in Impulse Oud
Woody 33%
Only in Orchid Prairie
Vanilla 31%

Accords

Impulse Oud Orchid Prairie
100%
Amber
80%
52%
Musky
100%
58%
Woody
92%
91%
Rose
85%
71%
Powdery
91%
65%
Vanilla
85%
57%
Floral
84%
Aromatic
82%
52%
Oud
80%
Amber shared
100%
80%
Musky shared
52%
100%
Woody shared
58%
92%
Rose shared
91%
85%
Powdery shared
71%
91%
Vanilla shared
65%
85%
Floral shared
57%
84%
82%
Oud shared
52%
80%

Performance

Impulse Oud Orchid Prairie
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Impulse Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its enormous projection and longevity, this fragrance is best reserved for formal events or date nights where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's too potent for casual wear or the office, as many describe it as a 'room filler'.

Orchid Prairie

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong sillage, this fragrance is unsuitable for the office where it could be overpowering. Its opulent and assertive character, coupled with its longevity, makes it perfect for formal events or evening dates where it can truly shine and make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Rose, Powdery accords and Rose, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Impulse Oud
Orchid Prairie
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