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Eau de parfum
The Greek Perfumer Anorgasmic Oud
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Character and History of the Fragrance
The Greek Perfumer Anorgasmic Oud is a unisex eau de parfum released in 2023.
The composition was created by Giorgos Papahatzis for The Greek Perfumer, a Greek perfume brand known for expressive women's and unisex releases.
The name Anorgasmic Oud sets a provocative mood for the composition, while the fragrance itself reveals oud from an unexpected perspective.
Here, oud does not stand alone but is surrounded by spices, resins, flowers, leather and warm woody nuances.
Olfactive Profile
Anorgasmic Oud belongs to the oriental, woody, spicy and floral fragrance families.
Its character combines balsamic depth, leathery texture, musky softness and pronounced spicy intensity.
This is a rich, multifaceted fragrance with a very powerful sillage. It will appeal to those who enjoy noticeable compositions with character and do not want to fade into the background.
How It Develops on the Skin
At the opening, a spicy accord of black pepper, cumin and cardamom creates an energetic, slightly dry impression.
Orange blossom and rose add floral expressiveness, keeping the opening full-bodied and preventing it from becoming monotonous.
As it develops, the fragrance grows darker and denser: incense, iris, neroli and rose meet a leather accord and oud.
In this phase, Anorgasmic Oud reveals its contrasting character particularly well, with smoky resinous notes alongside the cool powderiness of iris and the floral transparency of neroli.
The drydown is built around oud, myrrh, patchouli, sandalwood and Virginia cedar.
Madagascan vanilla, tonka bean and musk soften the woody-resinous base, giving it a warm, rounded and slightly sweet character.
When and How to Wear It
Thanks to its high concentration, this eau de parfum is especially suitable for cool weather, evenings and occasions when a pronounced sillage is an advantage.
The fragrance is suitable for a special occasion, a creative meeting or a leisurely outing in the city, but its character may feel especially intense in a small room.
No precise recommendations for applying this release to the skin or clothing have been provided.
Given its very powerful sillage, it is sensible to begin with the minimum number of sprays and assess the development after 15–20 minutes before applying more.
The Perfumer and Similar Fragrances
The composition was created by Giorgos Papahatzis.
His work here is built around the striking interplay of oud, spices, flowers and resins: the fragrance is bold, full-bodied and designed for lovers of distinctive oriental compositions.
For further exploration of a similar style, consider Angeline Intertwined, as well as The Spirit of Dubai Turath and Anna Rozenmeer Crystallized Rose.
Even so, Anorgasmic Oud stands apart through its combination of very powerful sillage, leathery-woody depth and a spicy opening.
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