Obvious 2022 EDP

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Un Oud

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Obvious Un Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Obvious's Un Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Un Oud is a divisive beast: some hail it as a fresh, modern take on oud, others find it too clean, too vague, or just plain weird. If you're after a bold, authentic oud, look elsewhere. If you want something subtle, clean, and gently spiced, it's worth a sniff.
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  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
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Un Oud 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
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with a clean, understated profile, make it very suitable for office and casual wear. The lack of traditional boldness might make it less impactful for formal events, and it's not dynamic enough for sport.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

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

Un Oud opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and a punch of pink pepper, quickly ushering in a warm, spicy core of cardamom and saffron. The heart unfolds into a dry, woody landscape dominated by papyrus and Virginia cedar, giving it an almost inky, clean texture. A soft, non-animalic leather note provides a refined backbone, while the titular oud is present but understated, allowing the fresh wood and spice to lead the way. Hints of vetiver and sage round out this modern, clean woody scent.

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