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06 Incense Rose Eau de Parfum bottle 06 Incense Rose EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
2008 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Indonesian Oud Eau de Toilette bottle Indonesian Oud EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 06 Incense Rose EDP
This is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a fizzy, vibrant opening that gives way to a truly unique incense-rose blend. It's potent, artistic, and certainly not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get' it are utterly enchanted.
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Our Verdict - Indonesian Oud EDT
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
06 Incense Rose EDP
Indonesian Oud EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 18% vs 66%
Only in Indonesian Oud
Saffron 33%
Only in 06 Incense Rose
Castoreum 54% Orris 46%
Only in Indonesian Oud
Oud 43% Rose 39% Myrrh 18%

Accords

06 Incense Rose Indonesian Oud
100%
Amber
60%
Oud
100%
56%
Rose
85%
73%
Warm Spicy
45%
66%
Woody
50%
66%
Citrus
54%
64%
Balsamic
63%
Smoky
Patchouli
60%
52%
Aromatic
45%
Floral
50%
46%
Sweet
Amber shared
100%
60%
Oud
100%
Rose shared
56%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
73%
45%
Woody shared
66%
50%
Citrus shared
66%
54%
64%
63%
60%
52%
Floral shared
45%
50%
46%

Performance

06 Incense Rose Indonesian Oud
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

06 Incense Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, potentially overwhelming colleagues. However, its unique and sensual profile makes it ideal for dates and evening wear, lending a mysterious aura. Casual wear is possible if applied sparingly, but it's too heavy for sport.

Indonesian Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

06 Incense Rose EDP
Indonesian Oud EDT
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