Essence Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2018 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Crépuscule Ardent
ScentArt
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 potent, luxurious leather, but be warned - some find it an absolute beast, while others reckon it's just 'eh'. If you're after a Tom Ford vibe without the price tag, this could be your dark horse.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 4% | 1% |
| Floral | 11% | 14% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 14% | 15% |
| Warm | 29% | 36% |
| Woody | 9% | 8% |
| Earthy | 19% | 21% |
| Animalic | 31% | 34% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
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 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 immense longevity and sillage make it unsuitable for an office environment, but perfect for dates or evening events where its bold character can shine. It's a bit too 'dressed up' for casual daytime wear and utterly wrong for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Leather, Saffron notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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