The House of Oud 2016 EDP

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Wind Heat

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The House of Oud Wind Heat is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Wind Heat opens with Bergamot, Pink Pepper, and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Cedar and Iris, and dries down to a base of Suede and Musk. The House of Oud's Wind Heat carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a sophisticated, calming blend of musky suede, others dismiss it as a synthetic mess reminiscent of an early 2000s floral. Try before you buy, as opinions are wildly split.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Modern
  • Sensual
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Wind Heat Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pink Pepper45%
Bergamot28%
Nutmeg27%
Heartas listed
Iris52%
Cedar48%
Baseas listed
Suede55%
Musk45%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and clean musky-suede profile make it versatile for casual outings and dates without being overwhelming. Some find it subtle enough for an office environment, but the unique, almost 'skanky' musk note might be too polarising for formal settings. It's definitely not one for the gym.

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

  • 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

Wind Heat opens with a sharp, fresh burst of bergamot and pink pepper, spiced up by a hint of nutmeg. This quickly settles into a powdery heart of iris, softened by dry cedar. The base reveals a dominant, slightly animalic musk intertwined with smooth suede, creating an intriguing, almost 'gloomy' pastel-lipstick vibe. It's a clean, musky scent with a touch of fruitiness that some perceive as rose or peony.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 7 September

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