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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Private Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a deeply divisive fragrance that’s either a glorious gourmand fantasy or an unforgivable chemical mess. This isn't a safe blind buy, with some finding it a rich chocolate-hazelnut dream and others dismissing it as dusty cardboard or sickeningly sweet.
This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand oud, a rich dessert in a bottle that divides opinions sharply. Most find it a decadent chocolate-caramel treat, though some are put off by a 'screechy' or synthetic opening.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 4% |
| Sweet | 55% | 53% |
| Warm | 16% | 13% |
| Woody | 15% | 12% |
| Earthy | 12% | 17% |
| Animalic | 1% | 2% |
| Fresh | 1% | 0% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong gourmand character and often reported moderate performance, it's best suited for date nights or casual, intimate settings where its subtle warmth can be appreciated. It's too rich and potentially distracting for an office environment and completely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong scent profile and impressive longevity, Private Oud is best suited for evenings and special occasions where its rich gourmand accords can shine. It's too potent for an office environment and completely out of place for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Tonka Bean, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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