Essence Oud
FerrariEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Essence Oud vs. Nawaf
Is Essence Oud better than Nawaf?
Essence Oud peaks in winter, while Nawaf belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
LeatherSaffron
oudleatheramberfresh spicywarm spicyanimalic
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 Nawaf?
| Essence Oud | Nawaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | EDP |
| Launched | 2012 | 2012 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Feisthauer | — |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Essence Oud and Nawaf smell?
Essence Oud
Oud
Leather
Amber
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Animalic
Nawaf
Oud
Tobacco
Leather
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Essence Oud and Nawaf share?
Top—
OudSaffron
Heart
RoseElemi ResinFrankincenseSaffronCaraway
AmberMuskSandalwood
Base
LeatherLabdanum
LeatherTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Essence Oud or Nawaf?
| Essence Oud | Nawaf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Essence Oud and Nawaf?
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
The saffron oud opening is confrontational, sharp, almost metallic, the kind of thing that either hooks you immediately or makes you reconsider. If that sounds like a warning, it shouldn't.Nawaf
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