How it smells
The first thing you smell is black currant and pear. The heart brings geranium and iris. On the skin it settles into leather and musk. Overall it smells oud and leather.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Verticaloud 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
About Hermetica Verticaloud EDP
Hermetica is the house behind Verticaloud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Montale Paris Oud Edition and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex spread further.
The style of Verticaloud
The strongest accord is oud (100%), followed by leather and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy oud and leather smells and notes like geranium and leather. Less obvious notes include pink pepper, leather and orris. Perfume fans rate it 3.89 out of 5.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Montale Paris Oud Edition and Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like leather and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Hermetica
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Sandalsun, Darkoud and Redmoon.
Verticaloud for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its oud side feels cosy and rich after dark.
If you like Verticaloud, try these
Similar picks to try: Montale Paris Oud Edition (9 shared notes), Etat Libre d'Orange Nostos unisex (10 shared notes), Lattafa Velvet Oud (7 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Montale Paris Oud Edition starts from €122.
Quick answers
Is Verticaloud expensive?
It is on the expensive side: about €247 in Europe.
When did Verticaloud come out?
It came out in 2018.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.