ZARKOPERFUME 2013 EDP

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OUD’ISH

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ZARKOPERFUME OUD’ISH is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. OUD’ISH settles into a heart of Tea, and dries down to a base of Musk and Ambergris. ZARKOPERFUME's OUD’ISH carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This isn't an oud fragrance, despite the name. It's an avant-garde, divisive skin scent that some find enchanting and others can barely detect. Expect a marine, mineral musk that leans clean, earthy, and subtly sweet, but be prepared for it to vanish for some noses.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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OUD’ISH Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Tea100%
Baseas listed
Ambergris50%
Musk50%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle, skin-scent nature and often low sillage make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated presence, but its clean, warm aura could work for a relaxed date night. The fresh and clean aspects lend it to sport, though its longevity for some might be an issue.

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

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

OUD'ISH opens with an unusual blend of marine and mineral notes, hinting at damp earth and a subtle, almost indescribable greenness. The heart settles into a soft, clean musk, underpinned by a touch of tea and the distinctive, slightly salty whisper of ambergris. This is a scent that aims to enhance your natural skin, with a creamy, wood-like drydown that’s often more felt than overtly smelled.

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