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Rose Oud by Kilian — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Kilian· 2010

Rose Oud

7.9233Typically ~$250

A floral scent built around bulgarian rose over atlas cedar. Suits dates in fall.

FloralWoodyOrientalSpicySweet

Perfumer: Calice Becker

Scent profile

Top notes

Bulgarian rose Saffron Cinnamon

Heart notes

Lychee Rose absolute

Base notes

Atlas cedar Leather Nagarmotha

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and everyday wear.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

92%

Spring

77%

Summer

58%

Fall

100%

Day

87%

Night

100%

Where

Office

74%

Casual

91%

Date

100%

Club

70%

Formal

87%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

31%