Sahraa
Fragrance Du BoisParfum Extrait2013
Side by side
Sahraa vs. Scarlet Oud
Is Sahraa better than Scarlet Oud?
Sahraa rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudBlack Pepper
fresh spicyoudamberaromaticwoodyleather
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The essentials
What's different between Sahraa and Scarlet Oud?
| Sahraa | Scarlet Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum Extrait | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francois Merle-Baudoin | Michael Boadi |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sahraa and Scarlet Oud smell?
Sahraa
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Rose
Amber
Aromatic
Citrus
Woody
Scarlet Oud
Oud
Woody
Leather
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
Honey
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sahraa and Scarlet Oud share?
Top
Grapefruit
Black PepperHoney
Heart
RoseGeraniumPatchouliJasmine
OudVetiverBalsamic Notes
Base
OudSaffronAmberBlack PepperSandalwoodVanilla
CastoreumCivet
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
SaffronBlack Pepper
Black Pepper
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Sahraa and Scarlet Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sahraa or Scarlet Oud?
| Sahraa | Scarlet Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sahraa and Scarlet Oud?
The rose-oud combination in Sahraa sidesteps excessive sweetness. The saffron and black pepper create an immediate spiciness that prevents the florals from becoming precious.Sahraa
Animalics smell like skin. Real skin, not the soapy idea of it. This fragrance leans hard into that. If you want polite, look elsewhere. But if you want a scent that becomes you instead of covering.Scarlet Oud
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