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    Side by side

    Aoud vs. Patchouly

    Aoud by M. Micallef bottle

    Aoud

    M. Micallef
    Eau de Parfum2003
    Very similar
    Patchouly by Profumum Roma bottle

    Patchouly

    Profumum Roma
    Eau de Parfum2004
    New comparison

    Patchouly rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Aoud vs. Patchouly
    AoudPatchouly
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20032004
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude Astier—
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Aoud

    Oud
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Honey
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Sweet

    Patchouly

    Woody
    Patchouli
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Earthy
    Smoky
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Rose
    —
    Heart
    OudSaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood
    —
    Base
    HoneyPatchouli
    PatchouliSandalwoodAmberIncense

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Aoud vs. Patchouly
    AoudPatchouly
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some fragrances announce themselves. Aoud doesn't, it settles into a room the way heat moves through sand. The rose opening fools you into thinking this is gentle.Aoud
    Some fragrances announce themselves. This one already knows where it stands, quietly holding ground in warm amber and deep patchouli. Not for those who need to be noticed.Patchouly