Arete
GrittiEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Arete vs. Tobacco Oud
Is Arete better than Tobacco Oud?
Arete peaks in fall, while Tobacco Oud belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
PatchouliWhiskeyCinnamonSandalwoodVanilla
woodyamberwarm spicywhiskeybalsamic
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 Arete and Tobacco Oud?
| Arete | Tobacco Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Olivier Gillotin |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Arete and Tobacco Oud smell?
Arete
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Whiskey
Leather
Animalic
Musky
Balsamic
Tobacco Oud
Warm Spicy
Woody
Tobacco
Whiskey
Oud
Amber
Balsamic
Sweet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Arete and Tobacco Oud share?
Top
LabdanumCinnamonCardamomBergamot
Whiskey
Heart
LeatherWhiskey
Spicy NotesCinnamonCoriander
Base
Guaiac WoodPatchouliStyraxSandalwoodVanillaAmbroxanVetiverMusk
TobaccoOudIncenseSandalwoodPatchouliBenzoinVanillaCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Arete or Tobacco Oud?
| Arete | Tobacco Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Arete and Tobacco Oud?
The leather-whiskey combo does exactly what it says on the tin, and that's the point. This isn't nuance for its own sake. It's the smell of someone who knows what they want and has zero interest in.Arete
The whiskey opening polarizes. Some swear it's off-putting; others describe it as the best thing about this fragrance. That disagreement is exactly the point.Tobacco Oud
The hunt
Where to buy Arete and Tobacco Oud
| Arete | Tobacco Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $194.95ecosmetics | — |
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