Amber Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Aoud
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2012 Year 2018
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Ahlam Eau de Parfum bottle Ahlam

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Aoud
Roja Dove's Amber Aoud. The name promises a lot. Does it deliver? For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, a bog-standard rose-oud lacking originality and, controversially, actual oud. Brace yourself for a hefty price tag and a divisive scent profile that leans mature and feminine to some, yet regal and opulent to others.
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Our Verdict - Ahlam
A truly gorgeous, refined floral oud that showcases the best of Eastern and Western perfumery. It's a complex, sophisticated scent that's loved by many, even those who usually dislike oud or rose.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 43% 44%
Floral 34% 39%
Fruity 9% 3%
Green 14% 7%
Sweet 15% 13%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 29% 35%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Aoud EdP
Ahlam EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 32% vs 100%
Only in Amber Aoud
Bergamot 35% Lime 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 30%
Ylang-Ylang 20% vs 18%
Jasmine 18% vs 15%
Only in Amber Aoud
Fig 25%

Accords

Amber Aoud Ahlam
100%
Rose
87%
78%
Powdery
100%
99%
Warm Spicy
52%
99%
Woody
63%
91%
Amber
56%
89%
Oud
79%
89%
Animalic
78%
Musky
73%
Citrus
58%
62%
Leather
Floral
61%
Aromatic
54%
Sweet
54%
Rose shared
100%
87%
Powdery shared
78%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
99%
52%
Woody shared
99%
63%
Amber shared
91%
56%
Oud shared
89%
79%
89%
78%
Citrus shared
73%
58%
62%
61%
54%
54%

Performance

Amber Aoud Ahlam
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, opulent rose and warm spicy accords, combined with impressive longevity and projection, make it too potent for an office setting. Conversely, these traits are perfect for formal events and date nights, exuding elegance and drawing people in. It's a bit too much for casual wear and certainly not suitable for sport.

Ahlam

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This perfume's moderate to strong sillage and luxurious, complex floral-oud character make it ideal for formal events and romantic evenings. Its refined nature allows for some casual wear, but it's a bit too opulent for active sports or a quiet office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Rose, Oud accords and Rose, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Aoud
Ahlam
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