Acquired

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 an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
Into The Oud Extrait bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Warm Spicy
100%
Oud
97%
Sweet
96%
Rum
79%
Citrus
59%

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.

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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.