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The Best by Words
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The Best

Words · Unisex

The Best by Words balances a sharp, medicinal Agarwood opening with a deep, warming heart of Whiskey and Leather. Launched in 2016, this unisex Oriental Woody composition…

Agarwood (oud)WhiskeyLeatherIncenseSandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

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LONGEVITY83
SILLAGE66
RATING4.6
RANK#37129
GENDER Any Masculine Feminine Unisex
HOUSE Any Same house Other houses
SHARED NOTES Any 2+ 3+
PERFORMANCE Any Close Louder Quieter
SEASON Any Warm Cool
MATCH ON Notes Opening Dry-down Performance Accords

20 3+ shared notes matches to The Best, closest first.

62
MATCH

L'Artisan Parfumeur

Al Oudh

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #2,561 3.9 rating Unisex

Al Oudh by L'Artisan Parfumeur is an intimate, spicy oriental scent centered on warm caraway, dried dates, and smoldering woods. Created by perfumer B…

65 LONGEVITY Long
61 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

4 shared base notes

61
MATCH

By Kilian

Incense Oud

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #483 4.2 rating Unisex

Incense Oud by By Kilian delivers a dry, resinous experience anchored by agarwood and warm spice. This unisex scent balances a sharp, peppery opening…

77 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
84 LOVE / HATE Loved
43 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

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2 shared base notes

60
MATCH

Jul et Mad Paris

Nin-Shar

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #3,910 3.9 rating Unisex

Nin-Shar by Jul et Mad Paris delivers a bold rose-oud blend that feels both opulent and approachable. Opening with sharp, effervescent citrus and rose…

76 LONGEVITY Long
68 SILLAGE Strong
76 LOVE / HATE Liked
48 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

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2 shared base notes

60
MATCH

Tom Ford

Tobacco Oud

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Whiskey.

Rank #22,253 4.2 rating Unisex

Tom Ford Tobacco Oud starts with a sharp blast of wet peat and stinging alcohol. The whiskey top note does not coddle you, smelling raw and realistic…

76 LONGEVITY Long
62 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
31 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

59
MATCH

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

Smokin' Gun

Shares Incense, Virginia Cedar, Whiskey.

Rank #4,289 3.9 rating Unisex

Smokin' Gun opens with a bitter, boozy hit of Campari, rum and orange before moving into smoke, leather, pine and dry tobacco woods. It wears warm, ar…

78 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

58
MATCH

Cuarzo Signature

Sapphire

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #47,822 3.9 rating Female

Sapphire by Cuarzo Signature opens with a bright burst of sweet mandarin orange and warm, cracked cardamom spice, quickly backed by a prickle of pink…

63 LONGEVITY Long
54 SILLAGE Strong
72 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

58
MATCH

Neela Vermeire Creations

Trayee

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #2,556 4.2 rating Unisex

Trayee by Neela Vermeire Creations opens with a lively burst of fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, and herbal basil, cut through by dark black currant. De…

73 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
36 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

60
MATCH

Nayassia

Matsya

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #35,651 4.3 rating Unisex

Matsya by Nayassia opens with crisp peppermint, bright bergamot, and tart lemon, cutting through heavy air before introducing a smoky heart of incense…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
63 SILLAGE Strong
81 LOVE / HATE Loved
50 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

56
MATCH

Neil Morris

Ayour

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #45,944 3.8 rating Unisex

Neil Morris Ayour opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes paired with tart pomegranate and dark black fig. The initial spray delivers a dusty, astringen…

60 LONGEVITY Moderate
70 SILLAGE Strong
70 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

56
MATCH

Pinrose

Campfire Rebel

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Whiskey.

Rank #21,181 3.2 rating Female

Pinrose Campfire Rebel challenges typical sweet feminine scents by pairing a heavy pour of whiskey with a tart bite of raspberry. David Apel designs t…

51 LONGEVITY Moderate
55 SILLAGE Strong
55 LOVE / HATE Neutral
44 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

56
MATCH

The Lab

Neroli Negro

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Whiskey.

Rank #22,150 4.4 rating Unisex

Neroli Negro by The Lab opens with a bright flash of crisp neroli blossoms splashed over a rich pour of aged oak-barrel whiskey. As the bitter citrus…

86 LONGEVITY Eternal
76 SILLAGE Enormous
84 LOVE / HATE Loved
20 PRICE VALUE Overpriced
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

55
MATCH

BeauFort London

Vi Et Armis

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Whiskey.

Rank #1,115 3.9 rating Male

Vi Et Armis by BeauFort London opens with a blast of Lapsang Souchong tea leaf, bitter black pepper, and green cardamom. The opening feels harsh and n…

82 LONGEVITY Eternal
77 SILLAGE Enormous
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
51 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

53
MATCH

Zaharoff

Signature Tabac

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Virginia Cedar.

Rank #1,158 4.1 rating Unisex

Signature Tabac by Zaharoff offers a thick, sweet take on wet tobacco leaf that feels tailor-made for freezing winter nights. The scent centers around…

78 LONGEVITY Long
65 SILLAGE Strong
80 LOVE / HATE Liked
60 PRICE VALUE Fair
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

No shared base notes

53
MATCH

Sélection Excellence

No. 92

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #50,517 3.9 rating Unisex

No. 92 by Selection Excellence is a dense, smoky mix of incense, heavy leather, and dry oud. A sour strawberry note cuts through the thick, resinous o…

80 LONGEVITY Long
69 SILLAGE Strong
73 LOVE / HATE Liked
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

2 shared base notes

48
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Diwan

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #23,523 4.5 rating Unisex

Diwan by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with heavy incense, dark smoke, and raw Indian oud. Sweet dewberry and ripe plum soften the opening bite before…

88 LONGEVITY Eternal
80 SILLAGE Enormous
88 LOVE / HATE Loved
28 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

46
MATCH

The Spirit of Dubai

Aamal

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #24,631 4.4 rating Unisex

Aamal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with an intense blast of dark agarwood, sweet Turkish rose, and spiced candied fruits. Bergamot and pink pepper spa…

87 LONGEVITY Eternal
80 SILLAGE Enormous
84 LOVE / HATE Loved
27 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

1 shared top note

DRY-DOWN

1 shared base note

46
MATCH

Dorin

Haddian

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #69,302 Unisex

Dorin Haddian opens with an unmistakable splash of green herbs and sweet star anise that smells like clean licorice candy crushed over fresh garden fo…

— LONGEVITY Not scored
— SILLAGE Not scored
— LOVE / HATE Not scored
— PRICE VALUE Not scored
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

46
MATCH

The Fragrance Kitchen

Silence

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #34,862 4.1 rating Unisex

Silence by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and saffron paired with smoky incense. As the initial spice softens, rich ag…

75 LONGEVITY Long
64 SILLAGE Strong
78 LOVE / HATE Liked
13 PRICE VALUE Overpriced
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

45
MATCH

Neandertal

Neandertal Dark 2015

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #27,537 3.2 rating Unisex

Neandertal Dark 2015 opens with a bitter crunch of green leaves, cold pine needles, and crushed pink pepper. Grapefruit and ginger give the opening a…

63 LONGEVITY Long
59 SILLAGE Strong
55 LOVE / HATE Neutral
33 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

45
MATCH

Neandertal

Dark

Shares Agarwood (oud), Incense, Leather.

Rank #8,259 3.6 rating Unisex

Neandertal Dark starts with a bitter shock of green tomato leaf, crushed pine needles, and pungent grapefruit rind. The opening feels raw and vegetal,…

71 LONGEVITY Long
63 SILLAGE Strong
66 LOVE / HATE Liked
40 PRICE VALUE Pricey
OPENING

No shared top notes

DRY-DOWN

3 shared base notes

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