What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is tobacco and nutmeg. The heart brings cinnamon and Turkish rose. On the skin it settles into incense and agarwood (oud). Overall it smells amber and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 2014
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Oud 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
John Varvatos Oud EDP in detail
Oud EDP is made by John Varvatos. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Is Oud long lasting?
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. The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like incense and agarwood (oud) are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by warm spicy and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and warm spicy smells and notes like cinnamon and incense. Less obvious notes include juniper berries, pepper and myrhh. Perfume fans rate it 4.14 out of 5.
John Varvatos perfumes worth knowing
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Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €132. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and The Spirit Of Dubai Durra.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
When in the day to wear Oud
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Oud dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (13 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (16 shared notes), Nasomatto Black Afgano (7 shared notes) and Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
Can women wear Oud?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Oud come out?
It came out in 2014.
Does it project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.