Gulf Orchid 2025 EDP

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Exotic Oud

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Gulf Orchid Exotic Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Exotic Oud opens with Saffron, Raspberry, and Passionfruit, settles into a heart of Rose, Coffee, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Leather, Oud, and Vanilla. Gulf Orchid's Exotic Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This perfume is a beast, a divisive showstopper that demands attention. It's not a blind buy for the faint-hearted, but for those who dare, it promises a unique, head-turning experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Clean
  • Woody
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Exotic 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Fall

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional longevity and beast-mode sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's far too potent. However, its bold and mysterious character is perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event, and it works for casual evening wear when you want to stand out.

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

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

Exotic Oud explodes with a juicy, tropical burst of passionfruit and raspberry, quickly deepening into a complex heart of smoky incense and subtle rose. The dry down unveils a rich, leathery oud, sweetened by vanilla and grounded by a hint of coffee, creating a profound, enduring aroma that shifts and evolves on the skin.

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Where to buy

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