Colonia Oud
Acqua di ParmaEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Colonia Oud vs. Sahara
Is Colonia Oud better than Sahara?
Sahara rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Musk
citrusaromaticpowderybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Colonia Oud and Sahara?
| Colonia Oud | Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | François Demachy | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Colonia Oud and Sahara smell?
Colonia Oud
Woody
Citrus
Oud
Leather
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Powdery
Sahara
Citrus
Amber
Vanilla
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Colonia Oud and Sahara share?
Top
BergamotOrange
Elemi ResinSaffron
Heart
OudCorianderAmyris
Orange BlossomRose
Base
CedarwoodPatchouli LeafMuskSandalwood
AmberMuskVanillaCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarwoodPatchouli LeafSandalwood
Cedar
Musk
Musk
Musk
Spicy Notes
Coriander
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Colonia Oud and Sahara work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Colonia Oud or Sahara?
| Colonia Oud | Sahara | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Colonia Oud and Sahara?
It doesn't hit you over the head. The oud here is civilized, almost gentle, the kind that earns respect rather than demands it. The drydown stays close.Colonia Oud
Saffron here doesn't shout. It settles into the skin like late afternoon light, warm, unhurried, impossible to replicate. This is sweet without apology, but never cloying.Sahara
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