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Ilham al Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Ilham al Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender U
2023 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££££
Gold II Sahara Eau de Parfum bottle Gold II Sahara EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ilham al Oud EDP
This is a serious, grown-up oud-rose fragrance that punches well above its price point. It's garnered a reputation as an excellent dupe for pricier equivalents, offering a compelling blend of sweetness and dark sophistication. Not for everyone, but a blind buy for fans of the genre.
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Our Verdict - Gold II Sahara EDP
Gold II Sahara elegantly bridges floral and resinous terrains, offering a refined olfactory experience for discerning noses.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ilham al Oud EDP
Gold II Sahara EDP

Notes

Only in Gold II Sahara
Saffron 57% Apple 43%
Shared Notes
Amber 26% vs 20%
Patchouli 20% vs 17%

Accords

Ilham al Oud Gold II Sahara
100%
Amber
Resinous
100%
Woody
90%
82%
Leather
80%
Warm Spicy
80%
Floral
80%
70%
Smoky
66%
Rose
62%
Oud
55%
Animalic
52%
Balsamic
52%
Fruity
Musky
50%
45%
Sweet
100%
100%
90%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
80%
80%
70%
66%
Oud
62%
55%
52%
52%
50%
45%

Performance

Ilham al Oud Gold II Sahara
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ilham al Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its sophisticated and rich profile, leaning towards strong projection for some, makes it less ideal for office wear. This is a scent for special occasions, evening events, and dates, where its luxurious character can shine without overpowering. Many reviews highlight its suitability for formal settings.

Gold II Sahara

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Rich resinous and floral notes make it ideal for cooler seasons like fall and winter, yet it can transition into spring with its floral facets.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The luxurious and complex scent profile suits evening dates and formal occasions, while projection keeps it moderate for some office settings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both share Saffron, Benzoin, Incense notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ilham al Oud EDP
Gold II Sahara EDP
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