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Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum bottle Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year 2023
£££££ Price Tier £££££
Taif Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Taif Aoud EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
A Roja Dove classic that feels less original thanks to its close resemblance to UAE Spirit of the Union. If you don't already own that, it's a superb rose oud with impressive performance, but it's divisive on value for money.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Taif Aoud EDP
This Taif Rose and Oud fragrance is a divisive beast: some rave about its opulent, radiant floral freshness, while others recoil from its 'skanky' aldehydic opening and find the drydown a disappointment. Expect a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with a hefty price tag.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
Taif Aoud EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 59% vs 52%
Bergamot 40% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Geranium 15% vs 14%
Clove 15% vs 14%
Jasmine 14% vs 15%
Ylang-Ylang 13% vs 13%
Only in Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud
Rose 26%
Only in Taif Aoud
Taif Rose 26%

Accords

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Taif Aoud
100%
Amber
76%
94%
Rose
100%
82%
Warm Spicy
68%
71%
Oud
76%
74%
Fresh Spicy
62%
68%
Aromatic
60%
63%
Aldehydic
63%
61%
Musky
58%
Fresh
58%
58%
Woody
Powdery
57%
Citrus
55%
Amber shared
100%
76%
Rose shared
94%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
82%
68%
Oud shared
71%
76%
Fresh Spicy shared
74%
62%
Aromatic shared
68%
60%
Aldehydic shared
63%
63%
61%
Fresh shared
58%
58%
58%
57%
55%

Performance

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Taif Aoud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and lasting power make it less suitable for office wear, but perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to make a statement. The opulent rose and oud profile lends itself well to special occasions, though some find it versatile enough for daily use.

Taif Aoud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and summer pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and luxurious, complex profile, Taif Aoud is best reserved for formal events and date nights. Its intensity makes it less suitable for a typical office environment or casual wear, though some find it versatile enough for year-round evening wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, rose, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Fortnum & Mason Taif Oud Parfum
Taif Aoud EDP
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