Essence No. 4 Oud
Elie SaabEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Essence No. 4 Oud vs. Oud Cashmere Mood
Is Essence No. 4 Oud better than Oud Cashmere Mood?
Essence No. 4 Oud rates higher with the community, while Oud Cashmere Mood wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Benzoin
oudamberwarm spicyvanilla
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 Essence No. 4 Oud and Oud Cashmere Mood?
| Essence No. 4 Oud | Oud Cashmere Mood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2014 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | Francis Kurkdjian |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence No. 4 Oud and Oud Cashmere Mood smell?
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
What notes do Essence No. 4 Oud and Oud Cashmere Mood share?
Top
SaffronCinnamon
—Heart
Black Pepper
—Base
OudBenzoin
Agarwood (oud)LabdanumBenzoinVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
BenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
Oud
Agarwood (oud)
Where they fit
When and where do Essence No. 4 Oud and Oud Cashmere Mood work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence No. 4 Oud or Oud Cashmere Mood?
| Essence No. 4 Oud | Oud Cashmere Mood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence No. 4 Oud and Oud Cashmere Mood?
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
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