Gucci 2016 EDP

U Acquired

Intense Oud

by Aurélien Guichard

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Gucci Intense Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016, created by Aurélien Guichard. Intense Oud opens with Saffron, Frankincense, Pear, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Musk, Orange Blossom, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oud, Patchouli, and Ambergris. Gucci's Intense Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Intense Oud is a sumptuous, resinous statement piece built on powerhouse oud and smoky leather, radiating authority and depth. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who crave opulence.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Warm
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Intense 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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its dominant oud, leather, and resinous amber are powerful and enveloping, best suited for colder temperatures. The richness can be overwhelming in heat but shines in fall and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

This is a commanding and opulent scent, best reserved for formal occasions or evening wear. Its intensity and projection make it less ideal for office or sport settings.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Gucci Intense Oud envelops the wearer in a smoky cocoon of oud, frankincense, and supple leather, accented by spicy saffron and a subtle fruity touch of raspberry and pear. The heart blooms with rose and orange blossom, adding a refined floral dimension before plunging into a dense, animalic base of patchouli, ambergris, and resin. The result is dark, luxurious, and magnetic projection - a regal composition best worn when you want to dominate the room.

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