Oud Imperial
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
L'Alliance Stellar
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Oud Imperial is intensely dark, woody, and uncompromising. It's a challenging, polarising wear, with some finding it a luxurious, refined take on oud and others put off by its dryness and medicinal or even 'motor oil' facets. Definitely one to test before buying a full bottle.
This one's a proper enigma. That rhubarb note is a bold move, and it sparks some love-it-or-hate-it reactions. It's got that weirdly addictive quality that keeps you sniffing, even if you can't quite make up your mind.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 17% | 13% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 6% | 6% |
| Sweet | 19% | 21% |
| Warm | 24% | 18% |
| Woody | 32% | 34% |
| Earthy | 15% | 16% |
| Animalic | 5% | 9% |
| Fresh | 5% | 6% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and strong, dark accords make it unsuitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm colleagues. It excels in formal settings and evening dates, where its complexity and luxurious density can be fully appreciated. Not a casual or sport scent due to its heavy, serious nature.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and limited longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear without being overwhelming. The unique rhubarb note might be a bit too daring for highly formal settings, where a more conventional scent is often preferred.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Woody, Aromatic accords and Vetiver, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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