OUD ROSE
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Always You
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A modern, peppery take on rose and oud that's smooth and romantic, with a fruity kick. It's affordable, but be warned: some find the patchouli in the drydown a bit much, and the berry can lean artificial for some noses. Approach with an open mind.
The Fragrance World UK's £4.95/30ml interpretation of Emporio Armani Because It's You (2018) - the pyramid maps the original's raspberry opening, damask rose heart, and vanilla dry-down. Liverpool dupe-house pricing on a recognisable smell-alike for casual rotation.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 0% |
| Floral | 31% | 32% |
| Fruity | 21% | 21% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 29% | 33% |
| Warm | 11% | 12% |
| Woody | 10% | 7% |
| Earthy | 9% | 5% |
| Animalic | 7% | 8% |
| Fresh | 11% | 12% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
While its sweet, sensual nature makes it perfect for dates and evening wear, the strong rose and oud accords mean it's a bit much for the office. It can be dressed down for casual evening events, but it's not suited for sporty activities.
Seasons
The raspberry-led opening and vanilla-anchored close mirror the original's seasonal range, though the budget composition fades faster than the Emporio Armani bottle in heavier conditions.
Occasions
A budget interpretation that keeps the original's structure - the dupe reads cleaner and shorter, making it best suited to casual rotation rather than as a replacement for the Emporio Armani signature.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Floral, Sweet accords and Rose, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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