Autograph Black Amber Eau de Parfum vs The Oud Eau de Parfum

Autograph Black Amber

Edp	Concentration	Edp
F	Gender	U
2020	Year	2023
£	Price Tier	£££££

The Oud

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Autograph Black Amber

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The Oud

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Autograph Black Amber

An affordable yet sophisticated fragrance, perfect for transitioning between day and night.

Statement

Our Verdict - The Oud

Prepare for a modern oud experience. Don't expect skank; this is refined, floral, and surprisingly versatile. A stellar performer that transcends typical oud expectations, delivering a sophisticated twist on a classic theme.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	19%
Floral	42%	40%
Fruity	2%	4%
Green	4%	5%
Sweet	27%	18%
Warm	6%	11%
Woody	11%	12%
Earthy	9%	9%
Animalic	6%	5%
Fresh	13%	12%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Autograph Black Amber EdP

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Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 60% vs 29%

Only in Autograph Black Amber

Orange Blossom 40%

Only in The Oud

Geranium 40% Mandarin 30%

Shared Notes

Rose 53% vs 21%

Jasmine 46% vs 24%

Only in The Oud

Magnolia 28% Ylang-Ylang 26%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 21% vs 9%

Cedar 10% vs 7%

Only in Autograph Black Amber

Amber 24% Vanilla 18% Sandalwood 13% Tonka Bean 13%

Only in The Oud

Clove 10% Labdanum 9% Guaiac Wood 9% Woody 9% Frankincense 9% Styrax 8% Benzoin 7% Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha 7% Saffron 6% Oud 6% Orris 5%

Accords

Autograph Black Amber The Oud

50%

Woody

100%

90%

Amber

79%

80%

Warm Spicy

77%

70%

Floral

49%

Fresh Spicy

63%

60%

Patchouli

46%

Citrus

57%

Aromatic

52%

Rose

46%

Balsamic

45%

Woody shared

50%

100%

Amber shared

90%

79%

Warm Spicy shared

80%

77%

Floral shared

70%

49%

Fresh Spicy

63%

Patchouli shared

60%

46%

Citrus

57%

Aromatic

52%

Rose

46%

Balsamic

45%

Performance

Autograph Black Amber The Oud

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Autograph Black Amber

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Spring Winter

The warm, spicy notes make it more suitable for cooler seasons like fall and early winter, but it can also work in spring given its floral aspects.

Occasions

Best For:

Date

Also Works:

Office Casual

Projection and intensity are moderate, making it suitable for casual and date settings. Less ideal for sporting due to its richer character.

The Oud

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 stellar performance and bold, luxurious character make it more suited for special occasions and dates. While it leans towards formal, its versatility allows for casual evening wear, but it's certainly too much for the gym.