Fragrance Du Bois 2013 EDP

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Oud Rose Intense

by Hamid Merati-Kashani

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Fragrance Du Bois Oud Rose Intense is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Hamid Merati-Kashani. Oud Rose Intense opens with Fruity Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Amber, Sandalwood, Rose, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Oud. Fragrance Du Bois's Oud Rose Intense carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and overpriced, Oud Rose Intense is an aptly named misnomer. Some rave about its delicate rose and fruit, others claim it's a 'vomit' inducing synthetic mess, but almost everyone agrees the 'Intense' is missing in action.
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  • Subtle
  • Elegant
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Clean
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Oud Rose Intense Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Fruity Notes63%
Bergamot37%
Heartas listed
Rose30%
Sandalwood29%
Geranium24%
Amber17%
Baseas listed
Oud100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual wear without being overwhelming. The elegant, clean rose profile lends itself well to various settings, though it lacks the 'oomph' for a truly formal event.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

An initially bright and fruity opening, with a subtle whisper of bergamot, leads into a heart dominated by a clean, airy rose. Hints of geranium add a fresh, almost peppery nuance, while creamy sandalwood and warm amber provide depth. The promised oud is barely perceptible, blending into a soft, woody base rather than asserting itself with characteristic intensity, making for a smooth, albeit quiet, finish.

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