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Which Should You Buy?
This one's proper divisive. You either get a rich, complex oud that's brilliant for layering, or you're stuck with something that smells like a 300-year-old mummified floral. Not a safe blind buy, this.
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 | 18% | 10% |
| Floral | 40% | 40% |
| Fruity | 19% | 6% |
| Green | 13% | 20% |
| Sweet | 17% | 18% |
| Warm | 9% | 17% |
| Woody | 1% | 1% |
| Earthy | 1% | 0% |
| Animalic | 3% | 5% |
| Fresh | 23% | 18% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
The strong, traditional oud and polarizing nature make it unsuitable for office wear. Its bold character leans more towards formal evenings or specific date settings for those who appreciate potent, distinct fragrances, though it's too much for casual or sport.
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 White Floral, Fresh Spicy, Fruity accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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