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    Oud Essentiel vs. Oud Al Melka

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    Oud Essentiel wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Essentiel vs. Oud Al Melka
    Oud EssentielOud Al Melka
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum IntenseExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20242016
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerThierry WasserAntonio Martino Visconti
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Essentiel

    Oud
    Leather
    Rose
    Animalic
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy

    Oud Al Melka

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Oud
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronGeranium
    SageCedarJuniperSaffronCardamom
    Heart
    OudRose.RoseCedarwood
    Ylang-YlangRoseJasmine
    Base
    LeatherGuaiac WoodFrankincense
    OudFrankincenseGray MuskTonkin MuskTonka BeanLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Essentiel vs. Oud Al Melka
    Oud EssentielOud Al Melka
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Guerlain doesn't do quiet. Oud Essentiel is the house at full volume, strong sillage, long-lasting presence, leather and smoke that doesn't negotiate.Oud Essentiel
    Oud Al Melka wears its oud like a second skin, not a statement. The saffron and herbal opening creates a sharp, intriguing first impression, but the real story unfolds over hours, warm florals.Oud Al Melka

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Oud Essentiel vs. Oud Al Melka
    Oud EssentielOud Al Melka
    4.2 oz$91.95fragranceshop—

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