Fragrances inspired by Oud Noir Intense Eau de Parfum

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ScentArt fingerprint for Oud Noir Intense
ScentArt fingerprint for Extreme Dark Wood
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds frankincense and geranium, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Oud, Patchouli, Rose

The main difference

Adds geranium and nutmeg, drops gardenia and spicy notes

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Oud, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds geranium and nutmeg

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Saffron

The main difference

Adds frankincense and geranium, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Frankincense, Saffron, Sandalwood

The main difference

Adds geranium and nutmeg

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Oud, Rose

The main difference

Adds geranium and nutmeg

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Oud, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds frankincense and geranium, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Sandalwood, Oud, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds frankincense and geranium, drops amber

Scent profile

Oud Noir Intense EDP the original Extreme Dark Wood EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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