No.722 Oud Maracujá

Maison Crivelli's Oud Maracujá built its reputation on an unusual pairing: a genuinely tart, almost sour passionfruit note colliding with a rich, smoky oud accord in extrait de parfum strength. Eden Perfumes' No.722 goes after that contrast in Eau de Parfum form, opening with a bright, candied passionfruit and general fruity burst that is louder and sweeter than the original's more sour, saffron-edged citrus-fruit top note. This is a common dupe-house move: cheaper synthetic fruit notes tend to read sweeter and more immediate than the nuanced natural facets used in niche extraits. The heart brings in oud alongside patchouli and benzoin, giving an earthy, resinous transition that nods to the original's Indonesian patchouli leaf and agarwood pairing, though it lacks the depth an extrait concentration provides. The base settles into leather, amber, vanilla and labdanum, a warm and sweet finish that is pleasant on its own terms but noticeably softer and less smoky than Maison Crivelli's akigalawood-driven drydown. Performance is moderate, a few hours of close projection before settling to skin, well below the original's extrait-level staying power. It suits anyone curious about the fruity-oud niche trend without committing to Maison Crivelli's price point.