Novellista 2020 EDP

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Oud Venture

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Novellista Oud Venture is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020. Oud Venture opens with Osmanthus, Cardamom, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Oud, Pepper, and Myrrh. Novellista's Oud Venture carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

A deeply divisive scent that's either a budget-friendly Tom Ford Oud Wood dupe or a total scrubber. Performance issues are a frequent complaint, so be warned before you splash out.
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Oud Venture 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with the prominent oud and smoky notes, make it a better fit for evening or cooler weather rather than a high-energy daytime setting. While some find it too strong for the office, its unique character could suit a formal or date night if applied subtly.

About

Opening with a surprisingly bright burst of osmanthus, balanced by the spicy warmth of cardamom and saffron, this scent quickly transitions into an intriguing woody heart. Papyrus and guaiac wood lend a dry, almost 'old book' quality, whilst a significant oud note emerges, deepened by patchouli. The dry down settles into a smoky, peppery embrace of myrrh and a more pronounced, earthy oud.

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