Essence Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2022 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Folie d'un Soir
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising scent, Ferrari Essence Oud is a divisive beast. Some adore its opulent rose-oud blend, hailing it as niche-quality and a steal, whilst others recoil at its intensity, labelling it synthetic and cloying. Approach with caution, but if it clicks, prepare for beast-mode performance.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a bold, confident blast of resinous leather and rose up top, but be warned: the drydown veers into a polarising 'old attic' or 'too sweet' territory for some. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a bit of a challenge.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 2% |
| Floral | 11% | 21% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 14% | 18% |
| Warm | 29% | 27% |
| Woody | 9% | 7% |
| Earthy | 19% | 20% |
| Animalic | 31% | 18% |
| Fresh | 6% | 5% |
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With beastly projection and longevity, this intense oud-rose-leather scent is far too strong for the office but shines on formal evenings and dates. Its powerful, oriental character means it's best reserved for occasions where making a statement is desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its bold, long-lasting nature and rich leather-amber profile make it too much for an office setting, but perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement. Reviewers often highlight its 'night out' and 'winter' suitability, reinforcing its limited casual appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Rose accords and Rose, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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