The smell in short
It smells mostly fruity and sweet. Black currant and jasmine sambac at the top, raspberry and rose in the middle and ambrette (musk mallow) and saffron at the base.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Oud Illusion 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
Merchant Of Venice Oud Illusion EDP in detail
Oud Illusion EDP comes from Merchant Of Venice. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its sweet side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Is Oud Illusion long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Amouage Guidance 46 unisex and Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like ambrette (musk mallow) and saffron are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Paris Corner Bayn Al Asrar.
Merchant Of Venice perfumes worth knowing
This house has 24 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Arabesque, Vinegia 21 and La Fenice.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €152, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Amouage Guidance 46 unisex and Paris Corner Bayn Al Asrar but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Which weather suits Oud Illusion
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, spring and summer.
Oud Illusion dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Amouage Guidance 46 unisex (5 shared notes), Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words (4 shared notes), Paris Corner Bayn Al Asrar (4 shared notes) and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Xerjoff Join The Club More Than Words starts from €92.
More questions
What kind of scent is Oud Illusion?
A scent built on fruity and sweet.
Is Oud Illusion unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2017.