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    Saffron Rose Absolute vs. Rose Oud

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    Rose Oud by Yves Rocher bottle

    Rose Oud

    Yves Rocher
    Eau de Parfum2016
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Saffron Rose Absolute vs. Rose Oud
    Saffron Rose AbsoluteRose Oud
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20152016
    GenderUnisexFemale
    Perfumer—Annick Menardo
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Saffron Rose Absolute

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Rose
    Oud
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Metallic

    Rose Oud

    Rose
    Oud
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronRose
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    Heart
    FrankincenseLabdanum
    Cumin
    Base
    SandalwoodOud
    LabdanumOudRose

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Saffron Rose Absolute vs. Rose Oud
    Saffron Rose AbsoluteRose Oud
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The saffron doesn't whisper, it opens. Bold, almost metallic, with leather hiding underneath. Then the rose arrives, subtle but persistent, followed by sandalwood and oud settling into your skin for.Saffron Rose Absolute
    This is rose for people who think they don't like rose. The bitter, musky edge cuts through the sweetness. What you get instead is something with real character and distinct personality.Rose Oud