The smell in short
The first thing you smell is geranium and pepper. The heart brings sandalwood and balsam fir. On the skin it settles into tonka bean and vanilla. Overall it smells vanilla and woody.
- Came out
- 2018
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Underoud 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
The Gate Fragrances Paris Underoud EDP in detail
The Gate Fragrances Paris is the house behind Underoud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Is Underoud long lasting?
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like tonka bean and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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.
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Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Who will like Underoud
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by woody and warm spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and woody smells and notes like sandalwood and tonka bean. Less obvious notes include incense, fir and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.95 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €305. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Tom Ford Oud Wood but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Durra and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Underoud dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Tom Ford Oud Wood (10 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Durra (19 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (9 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Opium (12 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Yves Saint Laurent Opium starts from €121.
Questions people ask
Is Underoud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Underoud come out?
It came out in 2018.
Can I wear it to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.