The House of Oud 2025 EDP

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Doux Ennui

by Cristian Calabrò

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The House of Oud Doux Ennui is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Cristian Calabrò. Doux Ennui opens with Mandarin, Ylang-Ylang, and Apricot, settles into a heart of Salt, Peach, and Butter, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Osmanthus, and Vanilla. The House of Oud's Doux Ennui carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one's a real marmite scent - you'll either adore its creamy, fruity indulgence, or find it utterly perplexing. It aims for a cosy, buttery gourmand experience, but some find it falls flat, lacking the sophistication you’d expect from a house like THOO. Definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Romantic
  • Gourmand
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Doux Ennui 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 Casual

Its sweet, lactonic, and fruity character, despite some claims of moderate sillage, isn't ideal for a professional office setting. However, its cosy and unique gourmand profile makes it a compelling choice for dates and casual outings, particularly in cooler weather, where its warmth can truly shine.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Doux Ennui opens with a rich, jammy apricot and bright mandarin, softened by the exotic floral sweetness of ylang-ylang. The heart introduces an unusual, creamy butter accord, sweetened further by juicy peach and a touch of salt to balance the gourmand elements. It settles into a warm, inviting base of musky amber, creamy vanilla, and benzoin, with the subtle, honeyed floralcy of osmanthus lingering playfully.

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