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Oud Malaki vs Velvet Desert Oud

Oud Malaki and Velvet Desert Oud overlap 64% in notes and accords; 4 notes appear in both. Oud Malaki came out in 2012, Velvet Desert Oud in 2013.

At a glance

Oud MalakiVelvet Desert Oud
BrandChopardDolce & Gabbana
Release year20122013
ConcentrationNo dataEau de Parfum
Rating
8.1/10385 votes
8.2/10275 votes
Longevity
7.7/10
8.0/10
Sillage
7.3/10
7.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
Oud MalakiVelvet Desert Oud
Autumn39%37%
Winter36%36%
Spring20%19%
Summer5%8%
Occasions
Oud MalakiVelvet Desert Oud
Evening29%29%
Nighttime25%28%
Casual20%17%
Daytime13%13%
Office13%13%

Notes

In both

  • Leather
  • Tobacco
  • Oud
  • Amber

Oud Malaki

Only in this one

  • Lavender
  • Grapefruit
  • Spices

Velvet Desert Oud

Only in this one

  • Frankincense
  • Saffron
  • Musk

Accords

Oud Malaki

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Smoky

Velvet Desert Oud

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Resinous
  6. Smoky

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Velvet Desert Oud lasts longer: longevity 8.0/10 against 7.7/10 for Oud Malaki.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 7.3/10 for Oud Malaki, 7.4/10 for Velvet Desert Oud.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 36% of the season votes for Oud Malaki and 36% for Velvet Desert Oud.

Which one is rated higher?

Velvet Desert Oud is rated higher: 8.2/10 against 8.1/10 for Oud Malaki.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Leather, Tobacco, Oud, Amber.