.Oddity 2022 Extrait

U ££££ Acquired

Dead Air

by Mark Buxton

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.Oddity Dead Air is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Mark Buxton. .Oddity's Dead Air carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive and enigmatic, Dead Air is either a stroke of artistic genius or an unwearable mess. It's not for everyone, but if you're into complex, atmospheric scents, this could be your next obsession.
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  • Edgy
  • Modern
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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Dead Air Extrait 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its unusual and often 'eerie' character, make it less suited for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its unique and intriguing profile makes it a conversation starter for casual wear or dates.

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

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

Dead Air opens with a curious blend of salty breeze and an almost fermented fruit booziness, hinting at davana and dates. This unusual sweetness quickly gives way to a complex heart of dusty oak and a distinct, almost metallic violet leaf, underscored by earthy vetiver and patchouli. As it dries, a resinous warmth emerges from the labdanum and opoponax, mingling with a persistent, almost industrial tang, leaving a lasting impression of strange, compelling decay.

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