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No.578 Black Oud

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Eden Perfumes No.578 Black Oud is a Parfum. No.578 Black Oud opens with Rose, Geranium, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Grapefruit, Cedar, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Oud, Incense, and Moss. Eden Perfumes's No.578 Black Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a oud-led wear.

A rose-oud oriental in the vein of the Middle Eastern oud-house genre this No.578 is inspired by - spicy rose and cardamom up top give way to a woody, incense-laced oud base, though it sits lighter and less resinous than the premium ouds it draws from.
  • Exotic
  • Warm
  • Earthy
  • Confident
No.578 Black Oud Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Oud
65%
Woody
55%
Rose
45%
Earthy
30%

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

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Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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About

No.578 opens with a spiced rose accord - cardamom, pink pepper and geranium giving it warmth and a slightly green edge - before a papery, slightly bitter papyrus note and patchouli move in through the heart, adding texture and depth. A touch of grapefruit keeps the middle from feeling too heavy. The base is where the fragrance earns its oud-oriental billing: dark oud, incense and mossy patchouli sit alongside sandalwood for a warm, earthy, resinous finish. This rose-and-oud pairing places it firmly in the genre of Middle Eastern-inspired oud fragrances, though it reads noticeably lighter and less dense than the premium ouds that inspire this style - the smoky, resinous intensity is present but more restrained, making it more approachable for everyday wear rather than a heavy, occasion-only oud. Projection is good in the opening hours before settling into a warm, woody skin scent, and longevity is respectable for the price point. A solid pick for anyone who wants the rose-oud oriental mood in a wearable, less overwhelming form.