John Varvatos 2014 EDP

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Oud

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux

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John Varvatos Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux. Oud opens with Cypress, Nutmeg, Tobacco, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Osmanthus, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Incense. John Varvatos's Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is a divisive take on oud. Some say it's a masterful, exotic blend, others find it lacking in true oud character and too fleeting. If you're after a smooth, smoky amber experience with an eastern twist, it might just be your cup of tea.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious
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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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Its warm, spicy-amber profile leans towards cooler weather and intimate settings. While some find its performance moderate, others note good longevity, making it suitable for evenings out, though perhaps too much for a formal office environment.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove

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

Opens with an aromatic, spicy freshness of juniper and cypress, quickly deepening into a rich, warm heart. Here, a symphony of cinnamon, clove, and cardamom mingle with an unexpected floral whisper of rose and osmanthus. The dry down is a comforting embrace of smoky incense, soft amber, and suggestions of tobacco, creating a smooth, enveloping warmth.

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