The House of Oud 2016 EDP

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Golden Powder

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The House of Oud Golden Powder is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Golden Powder opens with Cinnamon and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Coumarin. The House of Oud's Golden Powder carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; gorgeous spicy vanilla notes often come with an underwhelming performance. If you're after a subtle, cozy scent and can accept the often intimate projection, it's a beauty. Otherwise, you might find it a pricey disappointment.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
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Golden Powder 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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its generally intimate sillage makes it suitable for office wear, but its warm, cozy nature makes it perfect for casual outings or romantic dates, particularly in colder weather. The woody-vanilla profile isn't typically suited for formal events or sports.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Golden Powder opens with a warm, inviting embrace of cinnamon and nutmeg, quickly melting into a heart of rich, aromatic woods like cedar, guaiac, and sandalwood. The dry down introduces a creamy vanilla, softened by powdery labdanum and a hint of musky tobacco blossom, creating a delicate, amber-spiced warmth that lingers close to the skin.

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Where to buy

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