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Essencial Oud

2017Men

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into oud.

Essencial Oud by Natura is a Woody fragrance for men. Essencial Oud was launched in 2017. Essencial Oud was created by Verônica Kato and Pierre-Constantin Guéros. Top notes are Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot and elemi; middle notes are Cinnamon, Praline, Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Gurjan balsam; base notes are…

warm spicy woody oud cinnamon

Noses: Pierre-Constantin Guéros · Verônica Kato

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot, elemi
Heart· 2–4h
Cinnamon, Praline, Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam
Drydown· 6h+
Agarwood (Oud), Copaiba balm, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Amber, Musk, Cashmeran, Ambrocenide, Fir

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

73%

59%

46%

42%

30%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter52%Fall36%Spring9%Summer3%Night83%Day17%Wears male72%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Natura picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Essencial Oud smell like?

warm spicy up front, then woody, settling into oud. Dominant accords: warm spicy, woody, oud.

What notes are in Essencial Oud?

Top: Cardamom, Saffron, Bergamot, elemi. Heart: Cinnamon, Praline, Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Gurjan balsam. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Copaiba balm, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Cedar, Amber, Musk, Cashmeran, Ambrocenide, Fir.

How long does Essencial Oud last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Essencial Oud loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Essencial Oud best for?

Winter is the top pick (52%). Fall is second at 36%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Essencial Oud?

Night wear leads at 83%. Day is a secondary pick at 17%.

Is Essencial Oud for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 72% read it as male. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Essencial Oud?

Composed by Pierre-Constantin Guéros and Verônica Kato. Released in 2017.