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Carved Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Carved Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2013 Year 2026
££ Price Tier £
Al Embratur Absolu Eau de Toilette bottle Al Embratur Absolu EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Carved Oud EDP
Carved Oud is often lauded as the superior, smoother evolution of Tom Ford's Oud Wood. Expect a well-blended, sophisticated woody scent that gets plenty of love, but some find its performance underwhelming for the price.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Al Embratur Absolu EDT
This one's a bit of a bruiser. Al Embratur Absolu packs a serious punch with its amber and spice, but be warned - it's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with some finding it overwhelmingly strong. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Carved Oud EDP
Al Embratur Absolu EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 29% vs 47%
Only in Al Embratur Absolu
Amber 38% Woody 34% Ambergris 28%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 21%
Sandalwood 21% vs 30%

Accords

Carved Oud Al Embratur Absolu
100%
Woody
92%
Amber
100%
58%
Warm Spicy
58%
56%
Oud
55%
Powdery
54%
54%
Aromatic
52%
Earthy
49%
Patchouli
Animalic
47%
Balsamic
47%
45%
Musky
Woody shared
100%
92%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
58%
Oud
56%
Powdery shared
55%
54%
54%
52%
49%
47%
47%
45%

Performance

Carved Oud Al Embratur Absolu
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Carved Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate projection and smooth, refined woody character make it exceptional for the office, dates, and semi-formal wear, as noted by many reviewers. While not a casual 'jeans and t-shirt' scent, its versatility allows for dressier casual settings, but it's completely unsuitable for sport.

Al Embratur Absolu

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it challenging for office wear, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, the bold, sophisticated amber-woody profile is perfect for dates and evening events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Carved Oud EDP
Al Embratur Absolu EDT
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