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    Side by side

    Oud Absolu vs. Xanaboud

    Very similar
    Xanaboud by Perfumehead bottle

    Xanaboud

    Perfumehead
    Eau de Parfum2023
    New comparison

    Oud Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Absolu vs. Xanaboud
    Oud AbsoluXanaboud
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20162023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerMathilde LaurentConstance Georges-Picot
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Absolu

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Resinous
    Woody
    Amber

    Xanaboud

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Musky
    Leather
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOsmanthusRoseJasmine
    Heart
    CardamomGurjumOudAllspice
    Base
    Oud
    Italian SuedeLabdanumPatchouliVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Absolu vs. Xanaboud
    Oud AbsoluXanaboud
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is concentrated oud without apology. It's the fragrance that walks into a room and stays. Either you're ready for that level of commitment, or you're not.Oud Absolu
    It earns attention without demanding it. The oud doesn't shout, it lingers, warm and slightly animalic beneath the florals. Wear it and you'll understand why Perfumehead calls their approach.Xanaboud