Helan EDP

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W-OUD

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Helan W-OUD is an Eau de Parfum. W-OUD opens with Oud, settles into a heart of Peony, Cardamom, Saffron, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Helan's W-OUD carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

W-OUD is a rich Eau de Parfum that puts oud at the front, then adds saffron, incense and amber. The peony is a surprising soft touch among the spice. It is warm and dark, suited to people who want a proper oud scent.
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W-OUD Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud100%
Heartas listed
Saffron29%
Incense25%
Cardamom24%
Peony22%
Baseas listed
Amber53%
Musk47%

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

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Declarable allergens

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Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Oud sits alone in the opening, setting a deep, woody and slightly smoky tone. The heart adds saffron, incense, cardamom and peony, mixing spice and resin with a soft floral note. The base is amber and musk, which make the whole thing warmer, rounder and smoother. It is an oud-led scent that feels rich and resinous, with enough floral softness to take the edge off.

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