Henry Jacques Onction
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly amber and oud. Saffron and myrrh at the top, agarwood (oud) and opoponax in the middle and sandalwood and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2010
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- winter
Onction 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
Henry Jacques Onction in detail
Onction comes from Henry Jacques.
Who will like Onction
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by oud and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and oud smells and notes like agarwood (oud) and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include cedar, red rose and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.24 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €239, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan.
Onction for work or evenings
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud is a lighter match.
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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.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 9 to 12 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud and Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like sandalwood and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Onction dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud (6 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (5 shared notes), Prada Amber (5 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Prada Amber starts from €132.
Quick answers
When did Onction come out?
It came out in 2010.
How strong is Onction?
Strong: people around you will notice it.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.