Atkinsons 2019 EDP

U ££ Acquired

The Other Side of Oud

by Maurice Roucel , Pierre-Constantin Guéros

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Atkinsons The Other Side of Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Maurice Roucel and Pierre-Constantin Guéros. The Other Side of Oud opens with Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Ginger, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Coffee. Atkinsons's The Other Side of Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly divisive scent: some find this a luxurious, cozy, coffee-dusted spice bomb perfect for cooler evenings, while others call it cheap, bland, or a pure "cinnamon blast." Expect prominent spice and gourmand notes, with the oud playing a subtle supporting role.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Bold
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The Other Side of Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and longevity, combined with a strong, spicy-gourmand profile, make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. It excels in cooler weather for dates and formal events, creating a warm, inviting presence without being overly demanding.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

The Other Side of Oud opens with a vibrant, fiery burst of warm spices, led by ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon, creating an immediate, invigorating warmth. This morphs into a rich, roasted coffee heart, adding a gourmand depth that's both comforting and slightly bitter. The base settles into a smooth, creamy vanilla, intertwining with a non-animalic oud that provides a woody backbone without dominating, resulting in a cozy, sophisticated blend.

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