Acquired

The House of Oud 2016 EDP

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Dates Delight

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The House of Oud Dates Delight is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Dates Delight opens with Date and Peony, settles into a heart of Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Coumarin, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Sugar Cane, Vanilla, Honey, and Labdanum. The House of Oud's Dates Delight carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Dates Delight is a deeply polarising one, splitting the crowd between those who adore its grown-up gourmand richness and those who find it too harsh, cloying, or even 'old-fashioned'. If you're after a sweet, spiced, grown-up experience, it's worth a sniff, but definitely not a blind buy.
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
Dates Delight Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With significant projection and longevity, this rich, sweet gourmand can be overpowering for an office environment. It shines on a date night or during formal events, offering a seductive and luxurious aura. It's too heavy for sport and some might find it a bit much for casual wear, though some reviews suggest it works well in cooler casual settings.

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About

Imagine candied dates and fresh peony mingling with a thick, syrupy pour of caramel, honey, and vanilla. A generous dusting of warm cinnamon, coumarin, and tonka bean adds depth, while the dry down settles into a luxurious, balsamic sweetness of labdanum, sugar cane, and benzoin. It's a rich, opulent gourmand experience.