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Erba Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Erba Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2022 Year 2015
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Candy Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Candy Aoud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erba Oud EDP
Divisive, bold, and utterly unapologetic. Erba Oud isn't for the faint of heart; it's a love-it-or-hate-it beast that marries sweet fruits with the rawest, most animalic oud in a way that's either a masterful contrast or a complete catastrophe. Sample first, unless you're feeling brave.
Acquired
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

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Erba Oud EDP
Candy Aoud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 30% vs 49%
Only in Erba Oud
Orange 39% Lemon 31%
Only in Candy Aoud
Grapefruit 50%

Accords

Erba Oud Candy Aoud
100%
Citrus
90%
Fruity
100%
94%
Oud
55%
Woody
87%
70%
Sweet
58%
68%
Leather
65%
68%
Ozonic
65%
Fresh
64%
Aquatic
61%
Fresh Spicy
55%
57%
Vanilla
Amber
57%
Green
56%
Aromatic
55%
100%
Fruity shared
90%
100%
Oud shared
94%
55%
87%
Sweet shared
70%
58%
Leather shared
68%
65%
68%
65%
64%
Fresh Spicy shared
61%
55%
57%
57%
56%
55%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Erba Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date

Given its nuclear performance and intense, polarising scent profile, Erba Oud is entirely unsuitable for office wear. It could work for a daring date night or a casual outing where you want to make a statement, but its sheer power and animalic nature make it too much for most formal events or any activity requiring subtle projection.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Erba Oud EDP
Candy Aoud EDP
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