94%
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Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Aoud
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2010 Year 2018
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Ahlam Eau de Parfum bottle Ahlam

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aoud
Roja Aoud certainly divides opinion, but those who love it, really love it. It's a rich, opulent rose-oud that many find intoxicating, though some lament the lack of a prominent oud note. Be warned: the potent dark juice stains skin and clothes, which is a major sticking point for many.
Acquired
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 39% 44%
Floral 43% 39%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 13% 7%
Sweet 12% 13%
Warm 1% 0%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 27% 35%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 32% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 30%
Geranium 24% vs 15%
Ylang-Ylang 20% vs 18%
Jasmine 19% vs 15%
Only in Ahlam
Violet 19%

Accords

Aoud Ahlam
100%
Rose
87%
Powdery
100%
93%
Oud
79%
83%
Woody
63%
79%
Citrus
58%
73%
Amber
56%
73%
Aromatic
54%
72%
Warm Spicy
52%
72%
Leather
72%
Animalic
Floral
61%
Sweet
54%
Rose shared
100%
87%
100%
Oud shared
93%
79%
Woody shared
83%
63%
Citrus shared
79%
58%
Amber shared
73%
56%
Aromatic shared
73%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
72%
52%
72%
72%
61%
54%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a tenacious, rich fragrance designed to make an impression, making it ill-suited for casual or office wear where it could be overpowering. Its luxurious rose and oud profile, combined with robust performance, earns it high marks for formal events and romantic dates.

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
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aoud
Ahlam
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