Orientica 2018 EDP
Black Oudh
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 Notes and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, and Amber. Orientica's Black Oudh carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-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.What our verdicts mean →
- Bold
- Clean
- Confident
- Mysterious
- Luxurious
Our estimate of scent similarity, calculated from published notes. How we score it
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Best Occasions
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.
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
- Citral
Other declarable allergens
- Bergamot
- Synthetic 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
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