Abercrombie & Fitch Oud Essence
How it smells
The first thing you smell is cinnamon and frankincense. The heart brings labdanum and incense. On the skin it settles into amber and ambroxan. Overall it smells amber and oud.
- Came out
- 2016
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oud Essence notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Abercrombie & Fitch Oud Essence in detail
Abercrombie & Fitch is the house behind Oud Essence.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like amber and ambroxan are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Oud Essence sillage
Its sillage is very strong. It fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Lattafa Velvet Oud and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words.
The style of Oud Essence
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by oud and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and oud smells and notes like labdanum and amber. Less obvious notes include labdanum, oud and coconut milk. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
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Quick answers
When did Oud Essence come out?
It came out in 2016.
How much does Oud Essence cost?
About €37 in Europe.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.