Natura 2021 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Essencial Oud Pimenta

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux , Verônica Kato , John Gamba

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Natura Essencial Oud Pimenta is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Verônica Kato, and John Gamba. Essencial Oud Pimenta opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Blueberry, Rose, Geranium, and Coriander, and dries down to a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjun Balsam, Musk, and Leather. Natura's Essencial Oud Pimenta carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This isn't just Oud Pimenta, it's 'Oud Pimenta Brutal'. A monster performer, this dark, sweet, and spicy oud is love-it-or-hate-it, but undeniably unique. Not for the faint-hearted, nor for daytime. Use sparingly.
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Essencial Oud Pimenta 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting, strong sillage and intense, animalic profile make it far too overpowering for an office or casual setting. This scent truly shines on cold nights and dates, offering a bold, sensual aura, and can even work for formal events if applied very lightly.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Essencial Oud Pimenta opens with a spicy kick from pepper and saffron, brightened by bergamot before quickly diving into a rich, complex heart. Juicy raspberry and blueberry notes add a surprising, non-gourmand sweetness, balanced by rose and geranium. The true character emerges in the deep base, where a clean, earthy oud combines with leathery undertones, musk, and grounding vetiver, all amplified by a dark, resinous amber and patchouli. It’s an animalic, woody-sweet affair.

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