The House of Oud 2017 Edp

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Empathy

by Andrea Thero Casotti

The House of Oud Empathy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Andrea Thero Casotti. The fragrance opens with Artemisia, Pear Blossom, and Raspberry, and settles into a heart of Raspberry, Fruity, and Tobacco.

Our verdict on Empathy: Acquired

Prepare for a proper head-scratcher. Empathy is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, delivering a bizarre, contradictory blend of synthetic raspberry and heavy tobacco that leaves many utterly baffled. Don't blind buy this one unless you fancy a gamble.
  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
Empathy Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 16%
Fruity 50%
Green 14%
Sweet 31%
Warm 11%
Woody 2%
Earthy 6%
Animalic 2%
Fresh 13%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

The prominent tobacco and mixed reviews on its scent profile make it less suitable for formal or office settings. Its playful, yet often cloying, fruitiness paired with tobacco leans towards casual wear, with some finding it intriguing enough for a date.

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About

Empathy opens with a strange, almost artificial blast of sweet, juicy raspberry, backed by a hint of pear. This fruity sweetness then collides head-on with a prominent, often smoky or even wet-cigarette-like tobacco, underpinned by woody nuances and a touch of oud, though the latter is barely detectable for many. The dry down attempts to reconcile these clashing elements, sometimes reaching a sweet, fruity-tobacco accord, but often leaving a curious, almost shampoo-like finish.