Fragrances inspired by Rose Oud Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Rose Oud
- Flowery Wood
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Cinnamon, Saffron
The main difference
Adds cedar and cypriol oil or nagarmotha
Our verdict
Kilian's Rose Oud and Primark's Rose Oud share a similar rose-oud profile, but diverge significantly in price and perceived quality.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and jasmine, drops cinnamon and litchi
Choose Rose Oud when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
Our verdict
Rose Oud by Kilian and Shades Wood by Armaf both explore the rose-oud territory, but cater to different preferences and budgets.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Rose
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and litchi, drops citrus and clove
Choose Shades Wood when
You want a beast-mode performer on a budget.
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Rose, Saffron
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and oud, drops cinnamon and litchi
What they share
Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Rose, Saffron, Litchi
The main difference
Adds peach and raspberry, drops cinnamon
What they share
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Saffron, Rose
The main difference
Adds cinnamon and litchi, drops magnolia and musk
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Rose, Litchi
The main difference
Adds iris, drops cinnamon and saffron
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Rose, Litchi
The main difference
Adds lily, drops cinnamon and saffron
Scent profile
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Kilian. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.