Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum bottle Quelques Notes d’Amour
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££££
L'Oudh Eau de Parfum bottle L'Oudh

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum
Quelques Notes d'Amour is a surprisingly divisive yet universally praised steal for its quality, giving off luxurious rose-patchouli vibes at a fraction of the cost. A proper showstopper that punches well above its weight.
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Our Verdict - L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
L'Oudh is a truly polarising beast, a 'love it or hate it' affair where petrol and rubber meet raw, earthy oud. It's a challenging wear that demands appreciation for its uncompromising, naturalistic approach to a dark, animalic aroma.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 11%
Floral 18% 12%
Fruity 4% 1%
Green 2% 4%
Sweet 15% 13%
Warm 22% 23%
Woody 29% 35%
Earthy 15% 20%
Animalic 1% 10%
Fresh 11% 9%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Quelques Notes d’Amour EdP
L'Oudh EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 33%
Only in Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum
Pink Pepper 59%
Only in L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 33% Saffron 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 33%
Only in Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum
Patchouli 33% Guaiac Wood 27%
Only in L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Oud 33% Cedar 33%
Only in Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum
Benzoin 40% Cedar 31% Amyris 28%

Accords

Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
100%
55%
Amber
87%
77%
Rose
Earthy
76%
Oud
64%
63%
Patchouli
58%
Warm Spicy
50%
Leather
58%
Musky
57%
50%
Balsamic
52%
Smoky
52%
46%
Citrus
Animalic
46%
45%
Floral
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
55%
87%
77%
76%
Oud
64%
63%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
50%
58%
57%
Balsamic shared
50%
52%
52%
46%
46%
45%

Performance

Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With strong projection and longevity reported by most users, this rose-woody oriental is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting but shines on dates or formal events, where its luxurious feel is a definite asset.

L'Oudh Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and often challenging opening notes of gasoline and rubber, L'Oudh is entirely unsuitable for office wear and too bold for most casual settings. Its dark, opulent character makes it more fitting for formal evenings or a daring date, but it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
87%
Accord
51%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Amber, Balsamic accords and Bergamot, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Quelques Notes d’Amour Eau de Parfum
L'Oudh Eau de Parfum
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