# Oud Zhen vs Afrika-Olifant

Oud Zhen and Afrika-Olifant overlap 54% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Oud Zhen lasts longer: longevity 8.9/10 against 8.3/10 for Afrika-Olifant. Voters pick Oud Zhen mostly for winter and Afrika-Olifant for autumn.

## At a glance

|  | Oud Zhen | Afrika-Olifant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brand | Areej Le Doré | Nishane |
| Release year | 2021 | 2014 |
| Rating | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Longevity | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 |
| Sillage | 8.3/10 | 7.9/10 |

## Seasons

|  | Oud Zhen | Afrika-Olifant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn | 39% | 38% |
| Winter | 40% | 37% |
| Spring | 14% | 18% |
| Summer | 6% | 8% |

## Occasions

|  | Oud Zhen | Afrika-Olifant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evening | 37% | 32% |
| Nighttime | 29% | 27% |
| Casual | 24% | 25% |
| Daytime | 6% | 10% |
| Office | 4% | 6% |

## Notes

In both: Oud, Myrrh, Civet, Castoreum

Only in this one:

- Oud Zhen: Indian saffron, Indian oud, Tolu balm, Sandalwood, Vetiver
- Afrika-Olifant: Labdanum, Frankincense, Ambergris, Leather, Muscone, Thibetone, Civettone, Muscenone®

## Accords

- Oud Zhen: Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal, Resinous, Earthy
- Afrika-Olifant: Spicy, Woody, Oriental, Animal, Resinous, Earthy

## Frequently asked questions

### Which one lasts longer?

Oud Zhen lasts longer: longevity 8.9/10 against 8.3/10 for Afrika-Olifant.

### Which one projects more?

Oud Zhen projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.9/10 for Afrika-Olifant.

### Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Oud Zhen and 37% for Afrika-Olifant.

### Which one is rated higher?

Oud Zhen is rated higher: 8.6/10 against 7.2/10 for Afrika-Olifant.

### Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Oud, Myrrh, Civet, Castoreum.

## More

- [Oud Zhen details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/areej-le-dore-oud-zhen)
- [Oud Zhen dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/areej-le-dore-oud-zhen)
- [Afrika-Olifant details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/nishane-afrika-olifant)
- [Afrika-Olifant dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/nishane-afrika-olifant)

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