Blood of River Nile
Anomalous ParfumEau de Parfum2024
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Blood of River Nile vs. Lucid
Is Blood of River Nile better than Lucid?
Blood of River Nile rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Oud
woodywarm spicyoud
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The essentials
What's different between Blood of River Nile and Lucid?
| Blood of River Nile | Lucid | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Zackaria Ibn Hossain | Elisabeth Andrék |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Blood of River Nile and Lucid smell?
Blood of River Nile
Woody
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Amber
Oud
White Floral
Musky
Citrus
Lucid
Ozonic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Marine
Oud
Aromatic
Fruity
Lactonic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Blood of River Nile and Lucid share?
Top
Kashmiri saffronAfghan NeroliMandarin OrangeLitsea CubebaOrange Blossom
GrapesSeaweedSalt
Heart
RoseOsmanthusCivetJasmine
Ozonic NotesBlack PepperButterMate
Base
OudMyrrhAmberSandalwoodCastoreumOrris RootMuskPatchouli Leaf
CedarOudWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudSandalwoodPatchouli Leaf
CedarOudWoody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Blood of River Nile and Lucid work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Blood of River Nile or Lucid?
| Blood of River Nile | Lucid | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Blood of River Nile and Lucid?
There's a version of you that wears oud to the office. This is not that. This is what happens after, when the tie comes off and the civet starts to show.Blood of River Nile
This fragrance divides on the butter. Some find it creamy warmth, others say it makes the marine feel almost edible. Either way, it's the reason Lucid isn't just another aquatic.Lucid
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