The Different Company 2011 Extrait

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Oud Shamash

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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The Different Company Oud Shamash is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Oud Shamash opens with Davana, Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Rose. The Different Company's Oud Shamash carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is a divisive masterpiece from Bertrand Duchaufour. You'll either love its refined complexity or find it too subtle for an oud; it's a journey into nuanced warmth that demands attention, much like a fine dinner with many small bites.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
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Oud Shamash Extrait 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, this Extrait is best reserved for evening events where its rich, warm character can truly shine. While potent, its nuanced blend makes it just wearable enough for some casual and office settings, but it truly excels in date and formal scenarios.

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

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

Oud Shamash opens with a boozy embrace of rum and a spiced kick from saffron, cinnamon, and pink pepper. The heart offers a subtle rose intertwined with the earthy depth of cypriol, before settling into a warm, creamy drydown of amber, precious woods, and a hint of smooth, non-animalic oud. It's a complex, evolving scent, moving from vibrant spice to a resinous, woody calm.

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