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Orientica 2018 EDP

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Black Oudh

Name: Black Oudh Eau de Parfum
Brand: Orientica

Orientica Black Oudh is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Black Oudh opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Cedar, and Rosemary, settles into a heart of Spicy and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resin, and Amber. Orientica's Black Oudh carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're into an aggressive, smoky dry-down that lingers for ages, then maybe you'll appreciate this. Otherwise, avoid it like the plague - unless you want to smell like cheap lipstick.

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Bold
Clean
Confident
Mysterious
Luxurious

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody

100%

Amber

81%

Warm Spicy

52%

Aromatic

50%

Powdery

50%

Musky

45%

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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:

Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Also Works:

Date Formal

Its overpowering and long-lasting nature makes it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. It leans more towards formal or date settings where a bold, challenging fragrance might be appreciated, but even then, it's a risky choice due to its divisive character.

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Opens with a sharp, almost medicinal blast of cedar, rosemary, and citrus, quickly giving way to an intense, smoky heart of guaiac wood and spices. The dry-down is where it really comes into its own - or falls apart, depending on your palate - with a persistent, heavy blend of resins, amber, and musk. It's a bold woody-amber, with a warm, spicy core that never truly softens.