The House of Oud 2018 EDP

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Just Before

by Maurizio Cerizza

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The House of Oud Just Before is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Maurizio Cerizza. Just Before opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Palo Santo, Ylang-Ylang, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Benzoin. The House of Oud's Just Before carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a smooth operator, a warm, resinous vanilla with a curious, divisive twist of minty palo santo. Some call it unique, others just find it a bit odd, but everyone agrees the bottle's a stunner.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
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Just Before 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:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and warm, sensual character make it ideal for dates and evening events. While some find it too potent for the office, its cozy nature suits casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Opens with a zesty sparkle of bergamot and lemon, quickly joined by the dry spice of saffron. The heart unfolds with an aromatic, almost minty palo santo, creamy ylang-ylang, and the balsamic depth of myrrh. It settles into a luxurious, warm embrace of vanilla, amber, benzoin, and smooth sandalwood, creating a cozy and slightly mysterious aura.

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