The Different Company 2012 EDP

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Oud for Love

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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The Different Company Oud for Love is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Oud for Love opens with Caraway, Angelica, Whisky, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Sandalwood, Iris, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang. The Different Company's Oud for Love carries a Statement verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your grandad's barnyard oud. It's a smooth, sweet, and surprisingly wearable take on a challenging note, loved by many for its balanced complexity. Expect whispers of luxury, not shouts of animalic funk.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Oud for Love 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
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
Also Works:
Spring Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its rich, warm, and spicy profile, combined with good longevity and sillage, it's perfect for intimate date nights and sophisticated formal events. While perhaps too opulent for a daily office wear, its moderate projection makes it acceptable for casual evening outings.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Opens with an intriguing, warm embrace of whisky and caraway, brightened by aldehydes and a hint of saffron. The heart unfolds gracefully into soft florals of iris and ylang-ylang, underpinned by creamy sandalwood and a touch of clove. The dry down settles into a powdery amber and caramel glow, with the oud playing a supporting, elegant role rather than dominating, creating a truly unique and appealing sweetness.

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