The House of Oud 2017 EDP

U ££££ Acquired

Empathy

by Andrea Thero Casotti

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The House of Oud Empathy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Andrea Thero Casotti. Empathy opens with Pear Blossom, and settles into a heart of Fruity Notes, Tobacco, Raspberry, and Artemisia. The House of Oud's Empathy carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

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.
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  • Edgy
  • Playful
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
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Empathy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pear Blossom100%
Heartas listed
Artemisia25%
Fruity Notes25%
Raspberry25%
Tobacco25%

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:
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.

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.

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