88%

Red Sea EDP

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Reef 33 Eau de Parfum bottle Reef 33 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Red Sea Eau de Parfum bottle Red Sea EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Reef 33 EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Red Sea EDP
Red Sea sticks to Reef 33's stark three-note saffron-rosemary-oud formula and the opening spice-to-oud transition is a decent echo, but this version's oud comes across harsher and more synthetic-smelling than Reef 33's smooth original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Reef 33 EDP
Red Sea EDP

Notes

Reef 33
Red Sea

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Oud 100% vs 100%

Accords

Reef 33 Red Sea
100%
Aromatic
50%
96%
Oud
90%
70%
Metallic
65%
Woody
70%
62%
Leather
Spicy
55%
54%
Tobacco
Aromatic shared
100%
50%
Oud shared
96%
90%
70%
Woody shared
65%
70%
62%
55%
54%

Performance

Reef 33 Red Sea
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Red Sea

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A straightforward oud composition this intense is best saved for cold weather, where its weight reads deliberate rather than overwhelming.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Best suited to evenings and formal settings where a bold oud statement fits; too heavy for office or casual daywear.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Reef 33 EDP
Red Sea EDP
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