500 Years Eau de Parfum vs Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

500 Years

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2019	Year	-
££	Price Tier	£

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 500 Years Eau de Parfum

This one's a proper grower, mind. It starts a bit challenging with a rubbery, almost medicinal kick, but if you stick with it, 500 Years blossoms into a dark, luxurious rose-and-cacao affair. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those who get it, it's an addictive, enigmatic beast.

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Our Verdict - Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

This isn't just another rose oud; it's a divisive, budget-friendly scent that splits opinions. Some find it a masterpiece of Middle Eastern florals, others detect burnt plastic or urinal cakes. Buy this if you're bold enough to risk the strong medicinal saffron opening for a potentially regal dry down.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	12%
Floral	31%	29%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	3%	5%
Sweet	18%	20%
Warm	21%	16%
Woody	12%	12%
Earthy	16%	12%
Animalic	14%	14%
Fresh	10%	11%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

500 Years EdP

Oud Al Mubakhar EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Saffron 39% Cardamom 35% Bergamot 27%

Top Notes

Saffron 64% Bergamot 36%

Heart Notes

Rose 100%

Shared Notes

Saffron 38% vs 63%

Bergamot 26% vs 36%

Only in 500 Years Eau de Parfum

Cardamom 35%

Shared Notes

Rose 100% vs 46%

Only in Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

Geranium 30% Violet 23%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 36% vs 21%

Only in 500 Years Eau de Parfum

Amberwood 33% Suede 31%

Only in Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

Musk 31% Sandalwood 27% Tonka Bean 21%

Accords

500 Years Eau de Parfum Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

100%

86%

Rose

96%

Powdery

73%

69%

Woody

70%

Musky

65%

52%

Fresh Spicy

64%

54%

Aromatic

63%

61%

Patchouli

58%

Oud

56%

Leather

55%

Amber

Metallic

55%

46%

Floral

52%

Citrus

50%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

Rose shared

86%

96%

Powdery

73%

Woody shared

69%

70%

Musky

65%

Fresh Spicy shared

52%

64%

Aromatic shared

54%

63%

Patchouli

61%

Oud

58%

Leather

56%

Amber

55%

Metallic

55%

Floral shared

46%

52%

Citrus

50%

Performance

500 Years Eau de Parfum Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

500 Years Eau de Parfum

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 potent, long-lasting nature, this scent isn't one for the office where it could overwhelm. It's perfectly suited for dates and formal events due to its dark, sophisticated rose and warm spicy character, creating an alluring and memorable aura.

Oud Al Mubakhar Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Given its strong sillage and impressive longevity, Oud Al Mubakhar isn't ideal for a discreet office environment. However, its complex and 'expensive' aroma makes it a fantastic choice for evening dates or formal events where you want to make a statement, and many reviewers embrace its bold character for everyday casual wear too.