Relaxing Fragrance
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1997 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Oudh Al Raghda
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Shiseido's Relaxing Fragrance is a divisive trip down memory lane. For some, it's a nostalgic, calming green floral, but others find the opening jarringly vegetal or too energetic to live up to its name. A love-it-or-hate-it scent with a loyal following begging for its return.
Oudh Al Raghda is a truly divisive scent. It's an unapologetically animalic oud that either offers a 'beautiful warm sheepskin rug' embrace or, for the uninitiated, smells like 'a hot sweaty horse'. Definitely not a blind buy, but a masterpiece for those who get it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 10% |
| Floral | 34% | 40% |
| Fruity | 8% | 6% |
| Green | 31% | 20% |
| Sweet | 15% | 18% |
| Warm | 14% | 17% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 1% | 0% |
| Animalic | 2% | 5% |
| Fresh | 26% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and relaxing green accords make it highly suitable for casual wear or the office, where it's unlikely to offend. The lack of overt sweetness or sensuality makes it less ideal for formal events or a date, though its clean vibe works for a daytime outing.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent and distinct animalic character, while potentially beautiful, makes it less suitable for office environments where subtlety is key. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its unique, sensual depth, especially in cooler weather, but its 'farmyard' nuances mean it's not for casual wear unless you're exceptionally confident.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Green accords and Redcurrant Leaf, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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