Artisan Oud Extrait bottle Artisan Oud
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2023 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Virtue Eau de Parfum bottle Virtue

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Artisan Oud
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan Oud
This one's a proper power play from Anfar 1950. Expect a bold, smoky oud that's smooth enough to turn heads for all the right reasons. Definitely not for the faint-hearted, but if you like 'em strong, Artisan Oud delivers.
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Our Verdict - Virtue
This one's a bit of a slow burn, but give it time. Virtue starts a touch rough around the edges, but quickly settles into a long-lasting, sophisticated oud-rose profile that's definitely a head-turner.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 1%
Floral 8% 20%
Fruity 11% 9%
Green 1% 3%
Sweet 21% 20%
Warm 32% 26%
Woody 26% 15%
Earthy 19% 14%
Animalic 16% 23%
Fresh 2% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan Oud Extrait
Virtue EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 40% vs 50%
Only in Artisan Oud
Benzoin 40% Birch 20%
Only in Virtue
Oud 50%

Accords

Artisan Oud Virtue
100%
Amber
97%
84%
Warm Spicy
100%
Rose
90%
51%
Fresh Spicy
72%
54%
Fruity
65%
54%
Oud
65%
Musky
65%
62%
Smoky
58%
58%
Woody
47%
Sweet
58%
Aromatic
58%
56%
Leather
47%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
97%
Warm Spicy shared
84%
100%
90%
Fresh Spicy shared
51%
72%
Fruity shared
54%
65%
Oud shared
54%
65%
65%
Smoky shared
62%
58%
58%
Sweet shared
47%
58%
58%
56%
47%

Performance

Artisan Oud Virtue
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Room-filling
Light
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan Oud

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense oud-heavy profile make it a bit much for the office or casual daytime wear, but absolutely perfect for evenings. This scent commands attention, making it ideal for formal events and romantic date nights where you want to make a lasting impression.

Virtue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage mean Virtue fills a room, making it less suitable for office environments. However, these same traits, combined with its luxurious amber-oud character, make it a superb choice for evening dates and formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
92%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Smoky accords and Incense, Benzoin notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan Oud
Virtue
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