The House of Oud 2024 EDP

U £ Acquired

Dear Karma

by Cristian Calabrò

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The House of Oud Dear Karma is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Cristian Calabrò. Dear Karma opens with Absinth, Neroli, Rose, and Incense, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Saffron, Myrrh, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Vetiver, and Ambergris. The House of Oud's Dear Karma carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a wild ride. Some absolutely adore its bold, witchy vibe and phenomenal performance, while others find it a chaotic mess or just another generic Ambroxan bomb. Expect drama and a distinct point of view here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Elegant
  • Powdery
  • Sensual
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Dear Karma 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and longevity, coupled with its dark, complex accords, make it too imposing for office wear. However, its 'head-turner' quality and sensual leather-sweetness scream date night, while also lending itself well to formal events where a statement scent is desired.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Dear Karma plunges you into a darkly alluring world. An initial icy green bite of absinthe and neroli cuts through rich incense and subtle rose. This quickly deepens into a warm, almost brûléed saffron and myrrh heart, anchored by earthy patchouli. The dry-down settles into a smooth, black leather with hints of vetiver and a musky ambergris undertow, leaving a lingering, smoky trail that's both intriguing and sensual.

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