Zion
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Zion vs. Nectar Oud
Zion wears longer on skin, while Nectar Oud projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Zion | Nectar Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2025 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Anne Flipo |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Zion
Citrus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Green
Fruity
Animalic
Nectar Oud
Oud
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Metallic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GrapefruitLemonBergamotLimeThymeArtemisiaGalbanum
RaspberrySaffron
Heart
VetiverBlackcurrantCedarJuniper BerriesPink PepperRoseAppleJasmineLily of the Valley
CypriolFrankincenseOud
Base
AmbergrisLeatherBenzoinLabdanumVanilla
CedarwoodBenzoin
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Zion | Nectar Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The leather-vanilla base hits different. Most fragrances in this style go bright then fade, but Zion goes bright, gets complex, then gets you with warmth you didn't see coming. That's the hook.Zion
BDK took the oud playbook and added raspberry. Fruitier than Ombre Nomade, softer than Royal Amber. Some will see this as dilution. Others will call it the best decision oud has made in years.Nectar Oud