Oud Oriental Eau de Parfum bottle Oud Oriental
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2014 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Rosamunda Eau de Parfum bottle Rosamunda

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Oud Oriental
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Rosamunda
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Oud Oriental
This is a seriously polarising scent, with some finding it a heavenly, modern take on oud, while others are put off by what they perceive as an overpowering, synthetic violet. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Rosamunda
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - some find it an elegant, well-balanced rose-oud, others just a generic entry in a tired genre. Expect a divisive experience; the real beauty is in the dry-down for those who appreciate its woody, spicy depth over its initial rose dominance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 45% 50%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 2%
Sweet 25% 20%
Warm 13% 13%
Woody 8% 10%
Earthy 19% 22%
Animalic 6% 9%
Fresh 9% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Oud Oriental EdP
Rosamunda EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 43% vs 59%
Saffron 33% vs 40%
Only in Oud Oriental
Freesia 23%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 31% vs 41%
Only in Oud Oriental
Violet 35% Heliotrope 34%
Only in Rosamunda
Rose 58%

Accords

Oud Oriental Rosamunda
100%
Powdery
60%
79%
Rose
100%
94%
Leather
86%
Warm Spicy
86%
84%
Woody
85%
83%
Oud
66%
83%
Floral
51%
78%
Vanilla
57%
Patchouli
70%
Musky
62%
Earthy
49%
Amber
49%
Powdery shared
100%
60%
Rose shared
79%
100%
94%
Warm Spicy shared
86%
86%
Woody shared
84%
85%
Oud shared
83%
66%
Floral shared
83%
51%
78%
Patchouli shared
57%
70%
62%
49%
49%

Performance

Oud Oriental Rosamunda
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Oud Oriental

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for an evening date or formal event, where its luxurious and unique character can shine. It's too rich and complex for casual wear or sport, and could be a bit much for an office setting if over-sprayed.

Rosamunda

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

With a moderate sillage and longevity, Rosamunda is versatile enough for both day and evening wear, though its sophisticated rose-oud profile leans more into special occasions. Its discreet nature prevents it from being overpowering in an office, while the warm, sensual accords make it a solid choice for dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
93%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Rose, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Oud Oriental
Rosamunda
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