Obscure Oud by Phuong Dang bottle
Phuong Dang

Obscure Oud

3.0/5 · 35 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Green Mango
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.5/5
Sillage2.8/5
Day83
Night83
Fall100
Spring50
Winter50
Summer33
Our take

Clementine and kumquat bring a bright, juicy citrus opening that feels sunlit and immediate. Green mango adds a tart, almost crunchy edge next to the red berries. Cardamom arrives early with a warm, slightly medicinal lift that keeps the fruit from leaning sugary.

Cloves and frankincense give the heart a dry, resinous texture. Fig leaf and apricot soften that sharpness with a gentle, milky fruitiness. Carnation and iris add a powdery floral layer, while lily-of-the-valley keeps a clean, dewy freshness running through the center.

Cedar and oud form a dark, woody base that feels grounded and slightly animalic thanks to the castoreum. Opoponax and amber add a golden, balsamic sweetness, and patchouli deepens the earthiness. Fig nectar ties the fruit from the top into the drydown without making it dessert-like.

Obscure Oud suits someone who enjoys tropical fruit placed against heavy woods and resin. It works best in cooler weather when the spices and amber can breathe. Wear it to an evening event where a bold, unconventional scent is welcome.

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