Natura 2021 EDP

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Essencial Oud Vanilla

by Rodrigo Flores-Roux , Verônica Kato , John Gamba

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Natura Essencial Oud Vanilla is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Verônica Kato, and John Gamba. Essencial Oud Vanilla opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Mate, Rose, Jasmine, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Gurjun Balsam, Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Natura's Essencial Oud Vanilla carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, this is a niche-smelling oud-vanilla bomb that demands confidence. Expect a bold, dark journey, not a sweet treat. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but those who love it are absolutely obsessed.
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Essencial Oud Vanilla 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
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, this perfume is best reserved for occasions where it can make a statement without overwhelming. It's perfectly suited for a confident evening out or a special date, but might be too intense for a typical 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

  • 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
  • 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 Vanilla opens with a complex, spicy kick of saffron and black pepper, sharpened by bright bergamot and a unique hint of priprioca. The heart introduces a subtle floral medley alongside earthy mate, before settling into a deep, luxurious base where a dry, non-gourmand Bahiana vanilla intertwines with a rich, smoky oud, warm amber, and hints of incense. This is a dark, enveloping scent with a pronounced woody and balsamic character.

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