Nobile 1942 2014 Parfum

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Rudis

by Antonio Alessandria

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Nobile 1942 Rudis is a Parfum launched in 2014, created by Antonio Alessandria. Rudis opens with Red Wine, Fruity Notes, Bergamot, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, Geranium, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Musk, Leather, and Vetiver. Nobile 1942's Rudis carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Rudis is an absolute beast: a divisive, challenging, and utterly captivating scent that's either 'vile' and 'revolting' or an intoxicating journey through boozy leather and dried fruit. A true love-it-or-hate-it rebel for those who dare.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
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Rudis 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
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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

The boozy, heavy nature of Rudis, with dominant leather and warm spicy accords, makes it unsuitable for office or casual wear. It shines on dates and formal occasions due to its complex, luxurious, and bold character, as many reviewers indicate it's 'date wear' or suited for 'formal settings'.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

About

Opens with an undeniable hit of rich red wine and luscious dried fruits, evolving into a metallic rose heart warmed by saffron and cedar. The drydown unveils a deep, smoky leather, infused with earthy vetiver, patchouli, and a whisper of incense. It's a complex, almost theatrical blend that shifts from boozy sweetness to rugged, leathery depth.

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