Hercules
Maison AlhambraEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Hercules vs. Colour Me Oud
Is Hercules better than Colour Me Oud?
Hercules rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Colour Me Oud projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Musk
tobaccowarm spicysweetmusky
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The essentials
What's different between Hercules and Colour Me Oud?
| Hercules | Colour Me Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 1975 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hercules and Colour Me Oud smell?
Hercules
Tobacco
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Vanilla
Cinnamon
Sweet
Powdery
Colour Me Oud
Warm Spicy
White Floral
Oud
Honey
Sweet
Patchouli
Citrus
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hercules and Colour Me Oud share?
Top
CinnamonBlack Pepper
CardamomOrange BlossomCitruses
Heart
Tobacco LeafFrankincenseOsmanthusLabdanum
HoneyRoseJasmine
Base
VanillaCedarwoodMuskVetiverCypriol
OudPatchouliMuskTobacco
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Hercules or Colour Me Oud?
| Hercules | Colour Me Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hercules and Colour Me Oud?
Hercules does not try to hide its ambitions. This is a full-bodied, tobacco-dominant scent with enough spice and smoke to keep things interesting. It commands attention.Hercules
The opening is sharp. Not everyone stays for what comes next. But that honeyed rose? It arrives quiet, stays late, and makes the whole thing worth the risk.Colour Me Oud
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