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 musk-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.
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  • Bold
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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The Oud Affair Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Ginger50%
Honey50%
Heartas listed
Tobacco100%

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
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.

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.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

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2ml 1 offer
Nicchia Luxury UK £2.50/ml +£15.30 delivery £5.00 Buy →
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Nicchia Luxury UK £3.04/ml Free delivery £152.00 Buy →
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Nicchia Luxury UK £2.17/ml Free delivery £217.00 Buy →

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