The Different Company 2011 Extrait

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Oud Shamash

by Bertrand Duchaufour

The Different Company Oud Shamash is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Oud Shamash opens with Rum, Saffron, Cinnamon, and Davana, and settles into a heart of Rose and Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha. 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.
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
Oud Shamash Extrait bottle

Profile

Character

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 24%
Fruity 7%
Green 1%
Sweet 21%
Warm 34%
Woody 19%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 5%
Fresh 4%
Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Amber
93%
Oud
71%
Powdery
62%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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.