Astrophil & Stella 2020 Extrait

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Into The Oud

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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Astrophil & Stella Into The Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Into The Oud opens with Orange, Pepper, and Rum, and settles into a heart of Toffee, Davana, and Saffron. Astrophil & Stella's Into The Oud carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a bold, divisive take on oud. If you're not usually an oud fan but want an easy entry point, this, ironically, might be your ticket in. But beware, some find the oud too animalic or overwhelmingly masculine.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
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Into The Oud Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rum44%
Orange28%
Pepper28%
Heartas listed
Saffron37%
Toffee36%
Davana27%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its 'extrait' concentration, strong warm spicy and oud accords, and reviewer comments about its intensity, this isn't a casual office scent. It's best suited for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather, where its depth can truly shine.

About

Into The Oud opens with a spirited, boozy kick of rum and zesty orange, sharply contrasted by a generous crack of black pepper. As it evolves, a decadent heart of sticky toffee and exotic saffron emerges, wrapped in the fruity-herbal lushness of davana. The base settles into a rich, sweet oud, tempered by warm amber and an earthy hint of oakmoss, creating a complex and enveloping dry down.

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Where to buy

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