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57%
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Reef 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Reef 33
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Oud Reef Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Reef

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Reef 33
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Reef 33
Reef 33 is a hugely popular Oudh for good reason, offering a smooth, unique take on the classic Middle Eastern profile. It's a crowd-pleaser and a compliment magnet, but if you're expecting beast-mode sillage from every batch, you might be out of luck.
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Our Verdict - Oud Reef
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Reef 33 by Reef Perfumes - a oud fragrance led by Saffron, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 2% 16%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 35% 0%
Sweet 7% 15%
Warm 40% 35%
Woody 7% 23%
Earthy 12% 20%
Animalic 15% 33%
Fresh 20% 2%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Reef 33 EdP
Oud Reef EdP

Notes

Reef 33
Oud Reef

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 100% vs 100%
Only in Reef 33
Rosemary 100%
Only in Oud Reef
Oud 54% Rose 46%

Accords

Reef 33 Oud Reef
100%
Aromatic
97%
Warm Spicy
78%
96%
Oud
90%
70%
Metallic
Floral
66%
65%
Woody
62%
Leather
54%
Tobacco
Amber
54%
Musky
42%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
97%
78%
Oud shared
96%
90%
70%
66%
65%
62%
54%
54%
42%

Performance

Reef 33 Oud Reef
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Reef 33

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its generally strong performance and bold scent profile make it less suited for an office environment, though some find it versatile. The rich, oriental leanings and compliment-getting nature make it perfect for dates and evening events, while its wearability for many means it can easily elevate casual outings too.

Oud Reef

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the oud signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
57%
Olfactory
67%
Notes
60%
Accord
46%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Reef 33
Oud Reef
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