Sentier 2024 EDP

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Oud Gaiac

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Sentier Oud Gaiac is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Oud Gaiac opens with Bergamot and Apple, settles into a heart of Ylang-Ylang, Honeysuckle, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Oud, Guaiac Wood, and Vanilla. Sentier's Oud Gaiac carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive floral-woody affair, leaning sweet and powdery. Some find it a musky, syrupy apple mess; others appreciate its subtle oud and peppery kick. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
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Oud Gaiac Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Apple50%
Bergamot50%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang44%
Honeysuckle33%
Pepper22%
Baseas listed
Oud30%
Guaiac Wood25%
Vanilla25%
Woody Notes20%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and winter pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its prominent sweet floral and woody accords, combined with a potentially 'grandma' vibe for some, make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its unique and somewhat polarising nature could make it an interesting choice for a casual outing or an intimate date, depending on personal preference.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Imagine stepping into a whimsical, slightly overgrown garden where syrupy sweet apple notes lead the way, not a crisp, fresh one. Ylang-ylang and honeysuckle bloom profusely, lending a dominant yellow floral sweetness. Hints of black pepper try to cut through the sweetness, but it's a subtle fight. As it dries, a soft, almost powdery oud and guaiac wood emerge, grounding the florals. Vanilla weaves through, adding to the overall sweetness, leaving a trail that some find charmingly unique, others, rather 'grandma'.

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