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    Side by side

    Oud Blond vs. Veil Rose

    Very similar
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    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: Oud Blond vs. Veil Rose
    Oud BlondVeil Rose
    Launched20232024
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerFrank Voelkl
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Oud Blond

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Warm Spicy
    Patchouli
    Powdery
    Balsamic

    Veil Rose

    Amber
    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy
    Warm Spicy
    Rose
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    NutmegTaif Rose
    GeraniumRose
    Heart
    CorianderCypressDavanaGeraniumCardamom
    FennelPink Pepper
    Base
    PatchouliMuskOudGuaiac Wood
    MyrrhPatchouliMuskVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Oud Blond vs. Veil Rose
    Oud BlondVeil Rose
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Oud Blond is not the oud experience you might expect. Where most oud fragrances lean dark and heavy, this one strips things back to something more airy and considered.Oud Blond
    Rose compositions usually play it safe. This one puts fennel front and center, anise, bitter, unexpected. If that makes you nervous, the myrrh drydown is worth the gamble.Veil Rose