The smell in short
The first thing you smell is mirabelle and bergamot. The heart brings cherry blossom and jasmine. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and vanilla. Overall it smells vanilla and woody.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Hidden Shades 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 House Of Oud Hidden Shades EDP in detail
The House Of Oud is the house behind Hidden Shades EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
The House Of Oud perfumes worth knowing
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Hidden Shades price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €230. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men but less than Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Longevity on skin
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 sandalwood and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like Hidden Shades
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by woody and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and woody smells and notes like cherry blossom and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include lemon, labdanum and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.66 out of 5.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber and Mugler A*Men spread further.
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.
If you like Hidden Shades, try these
Similar picks to try: Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (8 shared notes), Mugler A*Men (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (7 shared notes) and Elizabeth Taylor Passion for Men (9 shared notes).
More questions
Can I wear Hidden Shades to work?
It is more of an evening scent, so it may feel too much for the office.
When did Hidden Shades come out?
It came out in 2023.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.