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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Riven Oak
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous, classic woody-leather scent, but don't bother with anything but vintage bottles. Newer formulations are watery disappointments, a shadow of their former glory, with atrocious performance that truly lets the side down.
Tom Daxon's Riven Oak is an absolute masterclass, a true shape-shifter that'll keep you sniffing your wrist all day. Forget the niche snobs, this is a seriously sophisticated, underrated gem that's begging to be your new signature scent - if you can handle its complex journey, that is.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 7% |
| Floral | 2% | 2% |
| Fruity | 2% | 3% |
| Green | 7% | 10% |
| Sweet | 10% | 12% |
| Warm | 17% | 14% |
| Woody | 38% | 39% |
| Earthy | 19% | 16% |
| Animalic | 16% | 10% |
| Fresh | 10% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
While the scent profile leans towards versatile, poor performance in current formulations means it's best for close encounters like dates or casual evening wear. It's too intimate for formal events and utterly unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong performance and rich, woody-amber profile, Riven Oak is ideal for cooler weather and more intimate or dressed-up occasions. While versatile enough for smart casual, its presence might be a bit much for a very formal office environment or active sports.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Earthy accords and Vetiver, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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