The House of Oud 2018 EDP

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The Time

by Cristian Calabrò

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The House of Oud The Time is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Cristian Calabrò. The Time opens with Bergamot, Chamomile, and Wormwood, settles into a heart of Iris and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Tea. The House of Oud's The Time carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a gorgeous, understated tea scent that’s perfect for intimate wear. Shame about the wildly inconsistent performance reports - some rave about its longevity, while others can barely smell it for an hour. Still, if it works for you, it's a calm, fresh delight.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Fresh
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The Time 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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its generally soft projection and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for the office or casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While some find it perfect for dates, its intimate nature prevents it from being a formal standout.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine a serene ritual: bright, zesty bergamot and a soothing whisper of chamomile open the scene. Soon, a rich, aromatic tea note unfurls, blended elegantly with powdery iris and a clean, green hint of lemon verbena. The drydown settles into soft cedar and musk, leaving a refined, comforting aura that’s never loud but always present, for some anyway.

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