Acquired

Vilhelm Parfumerie 2015 EDP

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The Oud Affair

by Jérôme Epinette

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Vilhelm Parfumerie The Oud Affair is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jérôme Epinette. The Oud Affair opens with Ginger and Honey, and settles into a heart of Tobacco. Vilhelm Parfumerie's The Oud Affair carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive affair, alright. You'll either adore its opulent, smoky honey-tobacco embrace, or you'll be running for the hills from what some call an 'ashtray' scent. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
The Oud Affair Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Tobacco
99%
Honey
85%
Oud
78%
Vanilla
69%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear, as noted by reviewers. However, the luxurious tobacco and honey accords, combined with its 'sultry' and 'magnetic' feel, position it perfectly for upscale date nights, formal events, and cooler evening wear, as many users attested.

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About

A rich, boozy honey-ginger opening melts into a heart of dark, unlit tobacco leaf - think cured, not burnt - with a subtle, non-animalic oud peeking through. It's grounded by a sweet, smoky vanilla, providing a creamy depth that clings to the skin. This isn't a shy scent; it's a confident, complex dance between sweet warmth and smoky sophistication, with whispers of leather and spice enhancing its allure.