AVAU 2025 Edp

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Exotic Oud

by Caterina Catalani

AVAU Exotic Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Caterina Catalani. Exotic Oud opens with Blackcurrant and Marigold, settles into a heart of Oud and Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, and dries down to a base of Fir Resin, Oakmoss, and Leather. AVAU's Exotic Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a leather-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you. 'Exotic Oud' promises a grand, intense experience but delivers a surprisingly gentle and transparent scent, leaving some wondering where the drama went. It's pleasant enough, but lacks the promised punch.
  • Clean
  • Soft
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Subtle
Exotic Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 6%
Fruity 15%
Green 21%
Sweet 5%
Warm 15%
Woody 32%
Earthy 26%
Animalic 21%
Fresh 7%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Leather
100%
Oud
100%
Animalic
68%
Earthy
63%
Woody
63%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its transparent and clean profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, avoiding any strong projections. However, the lack of intensity might make it less impactful for dates or formal events where a bolder statement is often desired.

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About

Opening with a fleeting burst of fruity blackcurrant and subtle marigold, this fragrance quickly settles into a soft, almost translucent character. A delicate, barely-there oud emerges from a tender leather, underpinned by a clean, earthy nuance. Fir resin and oakmoss add a whisper of green, keeping the overall impression light, clean, and quite minimalist, departing significantly from a typical heavy oud profile.