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    Mellifera vs. Oud Soda

    Clearly related
    Oud Soda by The Unleashed Apothecary bottle

    Oud Soda

    The Unleashed Apothecary
    Eau de Parfum2023
    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: Mellifera vs. Oud Soda
    MelliferaOud Soda
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20212023
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJames BarryJimmy Bodin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mellifera

    Honey
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Animalic
    Fruity
    Beeswax
    Woody
    Musky

    Oud Soda

    Oud
    Citrus
    Amber
    Warm Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PollenMusk
    Lemon
    Heart
    HoneyBeeswaxButterApricotStrawberry
    Cola
    Base
    SandalwoodVanillaMuskratLabdanumPropolisCivet
    OudLabdanum

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mellifera vs. Oud Soda
    MelliferaOud Soda
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Honey confuses people. They expect one thing, sweet, syrupy, linear. This isn't it. The propolis opening shocks first, then the honey unfolds like it has somewhere to be.Mellifera
    The cola note is unexpected, a fizzy sweetness that shouldn't pair so well with dark resinous wood, but the combination works. This is for the person who wants fragrance to feel like a conversation.Oud Soda