Oud Noir Eau de Parfum vs Hayat Parfum

Oud Noir

Edp	Concentration	Parfum
U	Gender	U
2013	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	££££

Hayat

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

A smooth, westernised oud that's often compared to Tom Ford Oud Wood, but with a lighter, fresher Versace twist. It's a real chameleon, loved by many for its wearability and surprising versatility, though a few find the oud too synthetic or woody.

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Our Verdict - Hayat Parfum

Hayat is a divisive oud experience, praised for its rugged, powerful character but criticised by some for a challenging cheesy opening. It's not for the faint-hearted or those new to oud, but if you're after a bold, authentic woody statement, sample it first.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	23%	15%
Floral	9%	9%
Fruity	2%	2%
Green	4%	7%
Sweet	10%	18%
Warm	46%	44%
Woody	5%	4%
Earthy	11%	7%
Animalic	6%	6%
Fresh	15%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Oud Noir EdP

Hayat Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes

Bitter Orange 33% vs 35%

Only in Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Pepper 37% Neroli 29%

Only in Hayat Parfum

Lavender 39% Saffron 25%

Shared Notes

Cardamom 33% vs 38%

Only in Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Saffron 35% Frankincense 31%

Only in Hayat Parfum

Amber 31% Cinnamon 30%

Accords

Oud Noir Eau de Parfum Hayat Parfum

100%

Warm Spicy

75%

50%

Woody

100%

95%

Oud

86%

82%

Fresh Spicy

54%

Earthy

68%

Lavender

64%

55%

Citrus

58%

49%

Patchouli

57%

48%

Aromatic

57%

48%

Amber

Warm Spicy shared

100%

75%

Woody shared

50%

100%

Oud shared

95%

86%

Fresh Spicy shared

82%

54%

Earthy

68%

Lavender

64%

Citrus shared

55%

58%

Patchouli shared

49%

57%

Aromatic shared

48%

57%

Amber

48%

Performance

Oud Noir Eau de Parfum Hayat Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Noir Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its refined, warm spicy and woody character, combined with a 'friendly' take on oud, makes it highly suitable for formal and date settings. While some mention decent longevity, lighter projection means it can work for the office, but its distinctive character might be too much for casual or sport wear.

Hayat Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Winter

Also Works:

Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:

Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its potent oud and strong projection make it less suitable for many office environments. However, its sophisticated and bold character lends itself well to formal events and date nights where making a statement is desired.