Oud Couture
Carolina HerreraEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Oud Couture vs. John Varvatos Oud
Is Oud Couture better than John Varvatos Oud?
John Varvatos Oud wears longer on skin, while Oud Couture projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudBlack PepperRoseFrankincenseSaffron
oudfresh spicy
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 Oud Couture and John Varvatos Oud?
| Oud Couture | John Varvatos Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2014 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Pierre-Constantin Guéros | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Couture and John Varvatos Oud smell?
Oud Couture
Rose
Oud
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Powdery
John Varvatos Oud
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Oud
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Couture and John Varvatos Oud share?
Top
BlackcurrantCassiaBlack PepperGrapeSaffronRed Berries
TobaccoNutmegHyssopJuniper BerriesCypressClary Sage
Heart
RoseClove
RoseJasmineCinnamonBlack PepperSri Lankan cardamomZanzibar CloveSaffronOsmanthus
Base
MuskOudBenzoinSandalwoodFrankincenseAmbroxanMoss
FrankincenseIncenseOudMyrrhBlack LeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CassiaBlack PepperSaffronClove
NutmegJuniper BerriesCinnamonBlack PepperZanzibar CloveSaffron
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
OudCypressCedarwood
Floral Notes
Rose
RoseJasmineOsmanthus
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
FrankincenseLabdanum
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Couture and John Varvatos Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Couture or John Varvatos Oud?
| Oud Couture | John Varvatos Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Couture and John Varvatos Oud?
The oud here is dark and cool, not sweet, not creamy. Paired with two roses and a benzoin warmth that builds quietly, this is for someone who wants oud that means business.Oud Couture
Oud and ambergris together is a statement. The resinous depth of the wood, lifted by something salty and sweet. Some find it confrontational. Those who stay, stay long.John Varvatos Oud
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