The House of Oud 2016 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

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.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
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Dates Delight 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
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.

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

Other declarable allergens

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 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.

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