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    Essence No. 4 Oud vs. Oud Cashmere Mood

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    Essence No. 4 Oud rates higher with the community, while Oud Cashmere Mood wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essence No. 4 Oud vs. Oud Cashmere Mood
    Essence No. 4 OudOud Cashmere Mood
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20142013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFrancis KurkdjianFrancis Kurkdjian
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essence No. 4 Oud

    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla

    Oud Cashmere Mood

    Amber
    Oud
    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronCinnamon
    —
    Heart
    Black Pepper
    —
    Base
    OudBenzoin
    Agarwood (oud)LabdanumBenzoinVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essence No. 4 Oud vs. Oud Cashmere Mood
    Essence No. 4 OudOud Cashmere Mood
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Most oud fragrances announce themselves like they've got something to prove. This one doesn't. Kurkdjian takes the precious wood and strips away the aggression, leaving only warmth, smoke.Essence No. 4 Oud
    Oud Cashmere Mood plays it gentler than expected. The oud never overwhelms; instead, labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla collaborate to soften every edge. But not if you crave a bold oud.Oud Cashmere Mood