Oud Mood
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| - | Year | 1999 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Passage d'Enfer
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. Some find its sweet, smoky oud intoxicating and addictive; others get a 'dirty socks' or 'melted plastic' vibe. Not for the faint of heart, it's a bold and often polarising scent best left to macerate.
Passage d'Enfer is a divisive beast. Many call it a spiritual, clean incense-lily masterpiece, but just as many find it underwhelming, weak, and ultimately dull. Best sampled to see if you get the church or the shower gel.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 23% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 8% | 2% |
| Sweet | 17% | 12% |
| Warm | 30% | 23% |
| Woody | 15% | 22% |
| Earthy | 16% | 15% |
| Animalic | 15% | 18% |
| Fresh | 6% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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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
Given its 'beast mode' projection and longevity, Oud Mood is far too intense for office wear, riskily cloying in confined spaces. Its warm, sensual, and sometimes 'dirty' profile makes it ideal for intimate date nights and striking a statement at formal events, but it's probably too much for casual daytime outings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean accords make it suitable for office and casual wear, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its understated nature might not stand out for dates or formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Smoky, Woody accords and Incense, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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