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    Oud Imperial vs. Oud Wood

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    Oud Imperial wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Oud Imperial vs. Oud Wood
    Oud ImperialOud Wood
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122007
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLuca MaffeiRichard Herpin
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    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

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CitrusesCuminJasmine
    RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
    Heart
    FrankincensePatchouliPapyrusSaffron
    Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
    Base
    OudBirchJava VetiverLabdanumCedarwoodSandalwood
    SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Imperial vs. Oud Wood
    Oud ImperialOud Wood
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Oud Imperial vs. Oud Wood
    Oud ImperialOud Wood
    1 oz$195.00ecosmetics
    1.7 oz$228.89fragrancenet

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