Musk Aoud EDP

Roja Dove   Original
35%
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Musk Aoud Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Aoud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Deer Wood Eau de Parfum bottle Deer Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk Aoud EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Deer Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Musk Aoud. Built around Bergamot, Lemon, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Roja Musk Aoud.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musk Aoud EDP
Deer Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 54%
Lemon 50% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 16%
Jasmine 33% vs 23%

Accords

Musk Aoud Deer Wood
100%
Musky
96%
Woody
70%
93%
Oud
87%
Leather
72%
Rose
68%
Floral
64%
Powdery
58%
Animalic
56%
Smoky
Sweet
50%
100%
Woody shared
96%
70%
Oud
93%
87%
72%
68%
64%
58%
56%
50%

Performance

Musk Aoud Deer Wood
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Deer Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
35%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Jasmine, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musk Aoud EDP
Deer Wood EDP
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