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    Al Shams Special Edition vs. Al Oud

    Very similar
    Al Oud by Areej Le Doré bottle

    Al Oud

    Areej Le Doré
    Extrait de Parfum2024
    New comparison

    Al Shams Special Edition wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Al Shams Special Edition vs. Al Oud
    Al Shams Special EditionAl Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20082024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerNazir AjmalRussian Adam
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Al Shams Special Edition

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Resinous
    Smoky
    Animalic

    Al Oud

    Oud
    Woody
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Bergamot
    Heart—
    PatchouliCoumarin
    Base
    Oud
    Assam OudOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Al Shams Special Edition vs. Al Oud
    Al Shams Special EditionAl Oud
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The oud purists called it brave. Others said it smelled like a mechanic's workshop. Both were right. This is the fragrance that rewards the wearer who doesn't flinch at intensity.Al Shams Special Edition
    Al Oud doesn't play it safe. It wears its resinous, animalic character openly, woody smoke, warm spice, and a coumarin sweetness that stops just short of gourmand.Al Oud