The House of Oud 2019 EDP

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What About Pop

Name: What About Pop Eau de Parfum
Brand: The House of Oud

The House of Oud What About Pop is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Cristian Calabrò. What About Pop opens with Hawthorn, Popcorn, and Caramel, settles into a heart of Night Blooming Cereus, Cream, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Musk, Vetiver, and Benzoin. The House of Oud's What About Pop carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one is as divisive as they come - you'll either adore its warm, buttery caramel popcorn vibe or find it utterly repulsive. Not for the faint of heart, it's a bold gourmand that demands a test drive before committing.

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Playful
Bold
Warm
Cozy
Unique

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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Topas listed

Popcorn44%

Caramel34%

Hawthorn22%

Heartas listed

Cream41%

Vanilla33%

Night Blooming Cereus26%

Baseas listed

Ebony21%

Benzoin21%

Musk20%

Ambergris19%

Vetiver19%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Given its strong gourmand nature and pronounced sillage, this isn't suitable for office or formal settings. It shines brightest in casual, relaxed environments, and could be a fun, intriguing choice for a date if your companion appreciates unique sweet scents.

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

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

What About Pop throws you right into a cinematic experience with its opening of salty, buttery caramel popcorn, utterly realistic yet somehow elevated. This gourmand delight soon mellows into a creamy vanilla heart, given a touch of elusive white floral elegance by night blooming cereus. The dry down introduces a sophisticated warmth with ebony woods, vetiver, and a hint of ambergris, grounding the sweetness without losing its edible charm. It's indulgence with an unexpected, almost 'perfumey' twist.