City Oud
The Rising Phoenix Perfumery2015
Side by side
City Oud vs. Oud Wood
Oud Wood rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while City Oud projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| City Oud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Joseph DeLapp | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
City Oud
Woody
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Oud
Balsamic
Vanilla
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
CardamomSichuan Pepper
Heart
Rose
Agarwood (Oud)Brazilian Rosewood
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAgarwood (oud)
SandalwoodAmberVetiverVanillaTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| City Oud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
City Oud is a gentle oud lover's dream, rose and sandalwood softening the resinous edges. Projection is steady but not overwhelming, perfect for daily wear.City Oud
Oud Wood is a deliberate choice to wear oud without the aggression. It smells like money and restraint in equal measure, more boardroom than bazaar.Oud Wood
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| City Oud | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $228.89fragrancenet |
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