1-12 Eau de Parfum bottle 1-12
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1976 Year 2015
£ Price Tier ££
Oxford Eau de Parfum bottle Oxford

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Our Verdict - 1-12
A divisive but undeniably classic green fougere that screams '70s swagger. For the price, it's a steal if you appreciate its soapy, aromatic charm, but don't expect modern appeal or beast-mode performance from current formulations.
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Our Verdict - Oxford
Oxford is a complex, herbal powerhouse - a love-it-or-hate-it scent that some find unique and intriguing, while others struggle with its potent opening and perceived lack of linearity. It's bold, unapologetic, and definitely not for those who prefer delicate fragrances.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 9%
Floral 12% 12%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 25% 36%
Sweet 13% 17%
Warm 9% 14%
Woody 17% 8%
Earthy 11% 9%
Animalic 6% 3%
Fresh 22% 21%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1-12 EdP
Oxford EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 16% vs 35%
Basil 15% vs 31%
Bergamot 15% vs 33%

Accords

1-12 Oxford
100%
Aromatic
100%
88%
Woody
47%
85%
Green
58%
63%
Fresh Spicy
67%
66%
Citrus
45%
56%
Amber
54%
55%
Mossy
Vanilla
50%
48%
Lavender
47%
Earthy
46%
Floral
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
88%
47%
Green shared
85%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
67%
Citrus shared
66%
45%
Amber shared
56%
54%
55%
50%
48%
47%
46%

Performance

1-12 Oxford
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

1-12

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, soapy nature makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for a relaxed office. However, its vintage barbershop scent might be too 'old-school' for formal events or modern date nights, and it's not well-suited for sport due to its profile and moderate performance.

Oxford

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Given its strong projection and complex, unconventional character, Oxford isn't ideal for office wear. It shines in casual settings or unique date nights where its distinctive nature can be appreciated, though it might be a bit too imposing for formal events. The mentions of it being a perfect weekend fragrance or suited for exploring old country houses reinforce its casual to semi-formal leanings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
88%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Green accords and Lavender, Basil notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1-12
Oxford
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