Midnight Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Indonesian Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive take on the classic rose-oud, Midnight Oud is a bold statement. While some find its opening challenging - think 'burned plastic' or 'gasoline' - patient wearers are rewarded with a dark, sophisticated dry down. Definitely not for the shy, but a must-try for oud newcomers and dark romantic souls alike.
Zegna's 2012 contribution to the rose-oud canon, composed by a four-perfumer team (Pierre Negrin, Frank Voelkl, Harry Fremont, Jacques Cavallier). Calabrian bergamot top, rose-oud-myrrh heart, amber-patchouli-leather base. The cleanest, brightest, most daytime-friendly rose-oud in the designer category.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 8% | 19% |
| Floral | 18% | 15% |
| Fruity | 0% | 2% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 18% | 13% |
| Warm | 15% | 21% |
| Woody | 24% | 19% |
| Earthy | 20% | 24% |
| Animalic | 16% | 19% |
| Fresh | 7% | 10% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong opening, significant sillage, and long-lasting nature, this scent is ill-suited for the office. It excels in intimate date settings and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming.
Seasons
The bergamot-led top makes this the most shoulder-season-friendly rose-oud in the designer category. Community votes lean fall and winter but spring is a strong fit thanks to the citrus opening; summer is the weakest season because heat amplifies the oud-patchouli base unhelpfully.
Occasions
A bright, polished rose-oud reads strongly for office, date, formal and evening contexts. Casual wear is workable in cooler weather. Sport is a non-starter for any oud composition but the lighter EDT concentration makes it less aggressive than the EDP-density rose-ouds in the category.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Rose, Patchouli accords and Bergamot, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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