92%
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Musk Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Aoud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
- Year 2018
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Ahlam Eau de Parfum bottle Ahlam

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk Aoud
Musk Aoud is a deeply polarising fragrance; some find it a masterful, unique blend of sensuality and luxury, while others are put off by its intense animalic facets and surprisingly poor longevity for the price. This one is for the bold, but sample first.
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 43% 44%
Floral 46% 39%
Fruity 5% 3%
Green 6% 7%
Sweet 15% 13%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 5% 3%
Fresh 27% 35%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 50% vs 100%
Only in Musk Aoud
Bergamot 50%
Shared Notes
Rose 41% vs 30%
Ylang-Ylang 30% vs 18%
Jasmine 27% vs 15%

Accords

Musk Aoud Ahlam
100%
Musky
64%
Powdery
100%
96%
Woody
63%
93%
Oud
79%
87%
Leather
72%
Rose
87%
68%
Floral
61%
Citrus
58%
58%
Animalic
56%
Smoky
Amber
56%
Aromatic
54%
Sweet
54%
100%
Powdery shared
64%
100%
Woody shared
96%
63%
Oud shared
93%
79%
87%
Rose shared
72%
87%
Floral shared
68%
61%
58%
58%
56%
56%
54%
54%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Musk Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance is too dense and animalic for office or casual wear, often described as 'intimate' and 'sensual'. It shines on dates and formal occasions where its luxurious, complex character can be appreciated, despite some concerns about its projection and longevity.

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
97%
Notes
95%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musk Aoud
Ahlam
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