Fragrances inspired by Absolue Oud Bouquet Eau de Parfum
The original
Absolue Oud Bouquet
Lancôme
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Absolue Oud Bouquet
- Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Absolue Oud Bouquet by Lancôme and Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition by Lattafa both share sweet, warm spicy, and amber accords, yet they diverge significantly in style and price point.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Vanilla, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and ambroxan, drops benzoin and labdanum
Choose Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition when
You want a budget-friendly option.
Our verdict
While both Absolue Oud Bouquet and Shaghaf Oud offer a sweet, nutty, rose-oud experience, they diverge in intensity and price.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Praline, Rose, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds benzoin and labdanum
Choose SHAGHAF OUD CPO when
You want a beast mode fragrance at a lower price.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Praline, Rose, Oud
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops labdanum and pink pepper
What they share
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Praline, Rose, Oud
The main difference
Without benzoin and labdanum
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Oud, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops benzoin and labdanum
What they share
Shares 5 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Oud, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops labdanum and pink pepper
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Oud, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops benzoin and labdanum
What they share
Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Oud, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds dark chocolate, drops benzoin and labdanum
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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