Oud Imperial
Perris Monte CarloEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Oud Imperial vs. Oud Wood
Is Oud Imperial better than Oud Wood?
Oud Imperial wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
OudSandalwood
woodyamberwarm spicyoudbalsamicaromaticfresh spicy
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 Oud Imperial and Oud Wood?
| Oud Imperial | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Luca Maffei | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Oud Imperial and Oud Wood smell?
Oud Imperial
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Oud
Earthy
Balsamic
Smoky
Patchouli
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Oud Imperial and Oud Wood share?
Top
CitrusesCuminJasmine
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart
FrankincensePatchouliPapyrusSaffron
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
OudBirchJava VetiverLabdanumCedarwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudBirchCedarwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)RosewoodOudBrazilian Rosewood
Spicy Notes
CuminSaffron
CardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Green Notes
Java Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Oud Imperial and Oud Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Oud Imperial or Oud Wood?
| Oud Imperial | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Oud Imperial and Oud Wood?
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
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Where to buy Oud Imperial and Oud Wood
| Oud Imperial | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 50ml | — | $216.99fragrancenet |
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