John Varvatos Oud
John VarvatosEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
John Varvatos Oud vs. Blue Oud
Is John Varvatos Oud better than Blue Oud?
John Varvatos Oud rates higher with the community, while Blue Oud projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OudBlack PepperAmber
amberwarm spicyfresh spicywoodyaromaticoudsweet
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 John Varvatos Oud and Blue Oud?
| John Varvatos Oud | Blue Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2018 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do John Varvatos Oud and Blue Oud smell?
John Varvatos Oud
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Oud
Balsamic
Sweet
Blue Oud
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Oud
Warm Spicy
Musky
Aromatic
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do John Varvatos Oud and Blue Oud share?
Top
TobaccoNutmegHyssopJuniper BerriesCypressClary Sage
Aquatic NotesBlack PepperBergamot
Heart
RoseJasmineCinnamonBlack PepperSri Lankan cardamomZanzibar CloveSaffronOsmanthus
CashmeranLavender
Base
FrankincenseIncenseOudMyrrhBlack LeatherOpoponaxLabdanumCedarwoodAmber
AmberOudVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
NutmegJuniper BerriesCinnamonBlack PepperZanzibar CloveSaffron
Black Pepper
Floral Notes
RoseJasmineOsmanthus
Lavender
Woody Notes
OudCypressCedarwood
Oud
Amber
Amber
CashmeranAmber
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do John Varvatos Oud and Blue Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, John Varvatos Oud or Blue Oud?
| John Varvatos Oud | Blue Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about John Varvatos Oud and Blue Oud?
Oud and ambergris together is a statement. The resinous depth of the wood, lifted by something salty and sweet. Some find it confrontational. Those who stay, stay long.John Varvatos Oud
It sounds like it shouldn't work, but that's exactly why it does. Blue Oud finds the curve between fresh and deep that most fragrances miss. The mineral freshness that opens gives way to resinous.Blue Oud
Keep comparing
More comparisons to explore
Good to know