O.U.i Original Unique Individual 2021 EDP

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Hôtel de Ville 193

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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O.U.i Original Unique Individual Hôtel de Ville 193 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Hôtel de Ville 193 opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Geranium, Pepper, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. O.U.i Original Unique Individual's Hôtel de Ville 193 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive, but generally a crowd-pleaser for those who enjoy a mature, fresh spice. Some find it a bit too 'old-school', others praise its refined versatility and 'rich' aroma.
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Hôtel de Ville 193 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:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for daily wear and office environments without being overpowering. The clean, fresh, and slightly spicy profile ensures versatility across casual settings, though it might lack the 'oomph' for truly formal events.

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opening with a zesty burst of bergamot and grapefruit, this scent quickly introduces a sophisticated kick from cardamom, adding warmth and spice. The heart unfolds with peppery geranium and aromatic sage, creating a clean yet invigorating core. It settles into a refined base of earthy vetiver, grounding cedar, and a hint of patchouli, leaving a trail that's both fresh and subtly woody.

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