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Candy Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Candy Aoud EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2015 Year 2017
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Qatar Extrait bottle Qatar Extrait

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Candy Aoud EDP
Divisive, intriguing, and definitely not what the name suggests. Expect a full-on barnyard oud with a fruity twist. It's unique, but whether that's a good thing is truly down to your nose.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Qatar Extrait
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Qatar is a bold, extravagant beast, blending sweet fruits and candy floss with a potent animalic oud. If you're after a luxurious, head-turning scent that lasts forever, and don't mind a bit of controversy, dive in. Otherwise, sample first, because this isn't for the faint of heart.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Candy Aoud EDP
Qatar Extrait

Notes

Only in Qatar
Citrus 100%
Shared Notes
Pear 20% vs 21%
Rose 17% vs 21%

Accords

Candy Aoud Qatar
100%
Fruity
64%
57%
Amber
100%
87%
Woody
80%
58%
Sweet
83%
Powdery
78%
56%
Warm Spicy
76%
55%
Oud
67%
65%
Leather
Musky
57%
Balsamic
57%
56%
Green
55%
Aromatic
Rose
54%
Fruity shared
100%
64%
Amber shared
57%
100%
Woody shared
87%
80%
Sweet shared
58%
83%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
76%
Oud shared
55%
67%
65%
57%
57%
56%
55%
54%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Candy Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The prominent and sometimes 'barnyard' oud makes this too potent for most office environments. It's best suited for cooler weather evening wear, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming, making it suitable for dates or formal events. Casual wear is possible if you're feeling particularly daring.

Qatar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beastly performance and strong Middle Eastern profile with prominent oud and sweet accords, Qatar is far too intense for office or gym wear. It excels in formal and date settings, demanding attention without being cloying, and carries well in cooler weather.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Candy Aoud EDP
Qatar Extrait
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