Shams Oud
Memo ParisEau de Parfum2011
Side by side
Shams Oud vs. Bvlgari Man Black Orient
Is Shams Oud better than Bvlgari Man Black Orient?
Shams Oud peaks in winter, while Bvlgari Man Black Orient belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Accord profile overlap
Oud
oudaromatic
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 Shams Oud and Bvlgari Man Black Orient?
| Shams Oud | Bvlgari Man Black Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2011 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Alienor Massenet | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Shams Oud and Bvlgari Man Black Orient smell?
Shams Oud
Woody
Amber
Balsamic
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Aromatic
Bvlgari Man Black Orient
Leather
Oud
Warm Spicy
Rum
Animalic
Rose
Tuberose
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Shams Oud and Bvlgari Man Black Orient share?
Top
Black PepperGinger
RumCardamom
Heart
CypriolCashmeran
TuberoseRose
Base
OudPeru BalsamVetiverStyrax
LeatherOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperGinger
Cardamom
Woody Notes
Oud
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Shams Oud and Bvlgari Man Black Orient work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Shams Oud or Bvlgari Man Black Orient?
| Shams Oud | Bvlgari Man Black Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Shams Oud and Bvlgari Man Black Orient?
Oud rarely plays polite, and Shams Oud doesn't pretend to. Its warmth hits like direct sun, the kind you feel on skin rather than notice. Strong projection, long drydown.Shams Oud
The floral heart is the real flex here, tuberose and Taif rose can feel almost aggressive. That's the point. It opens harsh, almost medicinal, then becomes something lush and animalic before the.Bvlgari Man Black Orient
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