Oud Imperial
Perris Monte CarloEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Oud Imperial vs. Oud Pour Lui
Is Oud Imperial better than Oud Pour Lui?
Oud Imperial projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincenseOudCuminJasmineJava VetiverSaffronCedarwoodSandalwood
woodyamberwarm spicyoudaromaticfresh spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Oud Imperial and Oud Pour Lui?
| Oud Imperial | Oud Pour Lui | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Luca Maffei | Luca Maffei |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Imperial and Oud Pour Lui smell?
Oud Imperial
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Earthy
Balsamic
Smoky
Patchouli
Oud Pour Lui
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Imperial and Oud Pour Lui share?
Top
CitrusesCuminJasmine
SaffronGeraniumLemon
Heart
FrankincensePatchouliPapyrusSaffron
FrankincenseCuminJasmine
Base
OudBirchJava VetiverLabdanumCedarwoodSandalwood
Java VetiverSiam BenzoinSandalwoodOudAmberCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudBirchCedarwoodSandalwood
Java VetiverSandalwoodOudCedarwood
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
FrankincenseSiam Benzoin
Spicy Notes
CuminSaffron
SaffronCumin
Floral Notes
Jasmine
GeraniumJasmine
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Imperial and Oud Pour Lui work?
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Imperial or Oud Pour Lui?
| Oud Imperial | Oud Pour Lui | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Imperial and Oud Pour Lui?
Oud without compromise. No softening, no hedging, just the resinous, animalic depth of the real thing. For those who want oud the way it grows: bold, a little rough, and impossible to ignore.Oud Imperial
Warm enough to mean it. The combination of smoke and cumin builds gradually, adding depth without demanding attention. If you are looking for a fragrance that fills a room, look elsewhere.Oud Pour Lui
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