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Sultanate of Oman Parfum bottle Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2016 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £££££
Enigma Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Enigma Aoud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Sultanate of Oman is a true split-personality. Some find it a monumental, long-lasting frankincense masterpiece, whilst others are left scratching their heads, wondering where the performance went. When it performs, it's regal and sophisticated, a true testament to masterful blending.
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Our Verdict - Enigma Aoud EDP
Don't let the name fool you - Enigma Aoud isn't your typical heavy oud experience. This is a divisive one; some say it's a soft, radiant floral peach, others call it a waste of money with no discernible oud. If you want a masterfully blended, luxurious scent, it's worth a sniff, but adjust your oud expectations.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Enigma Aoud EDP

Notes

Only in Sultanate of Oman
Grapefruit 53% Orange 47%
Only in Enigma Aoud
Bergamot 100%

Accords

Sultanate of Oman Enigma Aoud
100%
Woody
75%
57%
Powdery
100%
Rose
87%
Floral
72%
52%
Oud
71%
Vanilla
70%
58%
Citrus
68%
Sweet
65%
62%
Aromatic
58%
Smoky
54%
Balsamic
51%
Fruity
50%
Leather
Woody shared
100%
75%
Powdery shared
57%
100%
87%
72%
Oud shared
52%
71%
70%
Citrus shared
58%
68%
65%
62%
58%
54%
51%
50%

Performance

Sultanate of Oman Enigma Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultanate of Oman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This perfume's rich, woody, and spicy accords, coupled with its potential for strong sillage (when it performs), make it best suited for formal and date settings, where its luxurious aura can shine. It's too grand for casual wear and far too heavy for sport, and its projection might be too much for an office environment.

Enigma Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated floral-woody profile makes it ideal for dates and formal events, projecting an air of elegance. While its soft projection makes it wearable for the office, the luxurious feel might feel too much for casual settings or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultanate of Oman Parfum
Enigma Aoud EDP
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