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    Oud Malaki vs. Sotoor Waaw

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    Sotoor Waaw wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Malaki vs. Sotoor Waaw
    Oud MalakiSotoor Waaw
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122017
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerDominique Ropion—
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Malaki

    Tobacco
    Oud
    Woody
    Animalic
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic

    Sotoor Waaw

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Powdery
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    LavenderGrapefruit
    CardamomCinnamonWalnutSaffronBlack Pepper
    Heart
    Spicy NotesTobaccoLeather
    Gurjan BalsamLavender
    Base
    AmberOud
    SandalwoodAmber XtremeGuaiac WoodCedarVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Malaki vs. Sotoor Waaw
    Oud MalakiSotoor Waaw
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The name means Royal Oud. The fragrance opens with bright citrus and herbal notes that keep the first hour from feeling heavy. As the top notes recede, tobacco and leather emerge to establish a warm,.Oud Malaki
    Sotoor Waaw isn't trying to seduce you. It's confident enough to sit across the table and wait. The spice is real but composed, the woods are deep but never heavy.Sotoor Waaw