Habdan vs Oajan Cologne Comparison

Parfums de Marly is a higher end designer with a lot of great fragrances to choose from. As such, the question often arises as to which one is the best. I’ve listed my top 5 already, but now I am going to place two of these colognes head to head: Habdan and Oajan. Which of these scents smells better? Which gives better performance? Please continue below for my full take on this comparison.

Tale of the Tape: Oajan vs. Habdan

Habdan 

Notes include: saffron, amber, frankincense, caramel, apple, myrhh, rose

Click here to try: Parfums de Marly Habdan Men’s Edp Spray, 4.2 Ounce

Read my Full Review: Habdan Review

Oajan

Notes include: tonka bean, cinnamon, honey, vanilla, benzoin, musk, labdanum, patchouli, and more

Click here to try: Parfums de Marly Oajan EDP Spray, 4.2 oz.

Read my review: Oajan Review

Opening

Man, this is going to be a tough one to sort out. Oajan is fresh and dark with cinnamon and benzoin before it shifts into more of a sweeter profile with honey and vanilla. It reminds me quite a bit of 1 Million Prive and how it starts off.

Habdan also has the sweet/spicy blend but adds a smoky twist. Incense, saffron, and crisp apple take the center stage. It has a layered sort of aroma and a warm almost leather-like scent, at times.

I really dig both of these colognes and how they start off, but I think I’ll give Habdan the edge, just based off being more unique.

Edge: Habdan (slightly)

Projection

Oajan is the clear winner here. It is heavier and the sillage is much more powerful than what Habdan brings to the table.

Edge: Oajan

Longevity

Habdan isn’t bad in this regard. In fact, it performs for a solid 7-8 hours, which is plenty for most uses. However, Oajan is an all day wear. It hits the double digit hours on my skin, without a problem. Oajan is much more of a powerhouse than its Parfums de Marly compatriot.

Edge: Oajan

Versatility

They are about the same in this category. Either can be worn on a variety of occasions and are both sexy enough to be worn out on a date. Work, casually, semi-formal, formal.

Both are best worn in cooler weather, but I’d say that Habdan can handle the heat better…that’s not to say it’s built for summer, but it can be worn on moderate spring days.

Edge: Habdan (slightly)

Overall Scent

This is one of those comparisons when there isn’t much of a clear cut winner. These are two of my favorite Parfums de Marly colognes and the one that I would prefer to wear would change based upon my moods.

Habdan has a great saffron, caramel, apple, and incense blend. It is a smoky sweetness, that has great personality, and complexity to its profile. I will say, that it probably doesn’t enjoy the same universal appeal for most guys.

I think it is great, but it isn’t the same level of crowd pleaser as Oajan is. Habdan is more niche.

For most guys, I think the safer bet is Oajan. It has that mainstream appeal and a very close similarity to the aforementioned 1 Million Prive, which is a best seller.

Again, I like both, and Oajan is a great blend of sweet and spicy. The notes are well blended and nothing ever seems to be too heavy-handed.

So, the winner is Oajan. I’m basing it off of it’s better performance and greater mass appeal. Though, some guys reading this are going to absolutely adore Habdan, just a smaller percentage of readers.

Winner: Oajan 

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