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    Side by side

    Essence Oud vs. Splendid Wood

    Very similar
    New comparison

    Essence Oud peaks in winter, while Splendid Wood belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Essence Oud vs. Splendid Wood
    Essence OudSplendid Wood
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20122014
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie FeisthauerMarie Salamagne, Amandine Clerc-Marie
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Essence Oud

    Oud
    Leather
    Amber
    Rose
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Animalic

    Splendid Wood

    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Oud
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Rose
    Amber
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    IncenseCardamom
    Heart
    RoseElemi ResinFrankincenseSaffronCaraway
    Oriental Woodsy NotesJasmine Sambac
    Base
    LeatherLabdanum
    Agarwood (oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Essence Oud vs. Splendid Wood
    Essence OudSplendid Wood
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    Splendid Wood does not whisper. The opening hits hard, the drydown lingers for an entire workday, and the oud in the base is not for the faint of heart. This is a statement.Splendid Wood