Essence Oud
FerrariEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Essence Oud vs. John Varvatos Oud
Is Essence Oud better than John Varvatos Oud?
Essence Oud projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
RoseLeatherLabdanumFrankincenseSaffron
oudamberfresh spicyaromaticwarm spicybalsamic
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 Oud and John Varvatos Oud?
| Essence Oud | John Varvatos Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2014 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Feisthauer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence Oud and John Varvatos Oud smell?
Essence Oud
Oud
Leather
Amber
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Animalic
John Varvatos Oud
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Oud
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence Oud and John Varvatos Oud share?
Top—
TobaccoNutmegHyssopJuniper BerriesCypressClary Sage
Heart
RoseElemi ResinFrankincenseSaffronCaraway
RoseJasmineCinnamonBlack PepperSri Lankan cardamomZanzibar CloveSaffronOsmanthus
Base
LeatherLabdanum
FrankincenseIncenseOudMyrrhBlack LeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronCaraway
NutmegJuniper BerriesCinnamonBlack PepperZanzibar CloveSaffron
Resinous Notes
LabdanumElemi ResinFrankincense
FrankincenseLabdanum
Floral Notes
Rose
RoseJasmineOsmanthus
Animalic Notes
Leather
Black Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Essence Oud and John Varvatos Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence Oud or John Varvatos Oud?
| Essence Oud | John Varvatos Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Essence Oud and John Varvatos Oud?
The oud takes center stage with conviction. Saffron and leather don't vie for the spotlight, they simply command it. Their presence is confident, not aggressive.Essence Oud
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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