Magic Oud 2020 EDP

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Dark Roses

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Magic Oud Dark Roses is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Dark Roses opens with Oud, Saffron, and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Musk, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Magic Oud's Dark Roses carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a divisive punch to the face. If you live for unapologetically huge, jammy roses that fill a room and don’t care if it's too much for some, this is your jam. If not, best steer clear. It's not subtle, it’s not for everyone, but for rose fans, it might just be everything.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Fresh
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
  • Romantic
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Dark Roses Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud42%
Saffron31%
Vanilla27%
Heartas listed
Rose40%
Patchouli31%
Musk29%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood55%
Amber45%

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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'strong sillage' and potent rose-oud nature, this fragrance is far too overwhelming for an office setting. It's better suited for evenings or formal events where its luxurious, bold presence can make a statement without suffocating those around you.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 unexpected, almost metallic greenness, quickly giving way to an intense, jammy explosion of dark rose. This isn't your delicate garden variety; expect the full bloom, petals and stem, with a hint of musk and patchouli adding depth without detracting from the floral star. The oud and saffron are elusive, playing supporting roles to the dominant, almost overwhelming rose, settling into a rich, ambery-sandalwood base that maintains a heavy, floral presence.

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