Nefarious
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Nefarious vs. Amber Aoud
Is Nefarious better than Amber Aoud?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudSaffronMuskSandalwood
oudwarm spicyrosepowderyambermuskycitrus
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 Nefarious and Amber Aoud?
| Nefarious | Amber Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Roja Dove |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Nefarious and Amber Aoud smell?
Nefarious
Oud
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Rose
Powdery
Amber
Sweet
Metallic
Amber Aoud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Animalic
Amber
Oud
Citrus
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nefarious and Amber Aoud share?
Top
PeachSaffron
Lemon VerbenaBergamot
Heart
RoseOrange BlossomNeroli
GeraniumRose de MaiJasmin de GrasseYlang-Ylang
Base
OudAmberMuskSandalwood
OudAmbergrisSaffronCivetSandalwoodMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Nefarious or Amber Aoud?
| Nefarious | Amber Aoud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nefarious and Amber Aoud?
Some fragrances want to please. Nefarious wants to be remembered. The oud doesn't whisper, it settles into your skin like it owns the place. Perfect if you want the room to know you walked in.Nefarious
Roja Dove does not do subtlety, and Amber Aoud is no exception. This is an assertive composition that announces itself with confidence. The floral heart tempers the oud's darkness, making the overall.Amber Aoud
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