Magic Oud 2020 EDP

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Pure Zaffron

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Magic Oud Pure Zaffron is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Pure Zaffron opens with Sandalwood and Oud, settles into a heart of Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. Magic Oud's Pure Zaffron carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

If Tom Ford's Oud Wood is your jam but still feels a bit too 'mainstream', Pure Zaffron is your slightly edgier, more mysterious cousin. It's a proper oud-incense bomb, divisive for sure, but for those who get it, it's a solid win.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Pure Zaffron Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Oud50%
Sandalwood50%
Heartas listed
Incense100%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Patchouli50%

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:
Fall Winter

Built on woody, amber and warm spicy - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong woody, oud, and incense accords, this fragrance is best reserved for evening and formal wear. It's too potent for an office setting and doesn't quite fit casual daytime activities. Date nights and formal events are where its mysterious depth truly shines.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Pure Zaffron kicks off with a smoky, resinous blast of oud and sandalwood, setting a gravely serious tone from the start. The heart burns with dry incense, giving it an ancient, almost meditative quality. As it settles, a rich, balsamic amber emerges, wrapping everything in a warm, earthy patchouli embrace, leading to a long, contemplative dry-down.

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