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Oud de Nil by Penhaligon's — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Oud de Nil by Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's· 2016

Oud de Nil

7.550Typically ~$200

Bergamot at first spray; oud is what stays on skin.

FloralOrientalWoodyResinousSpicy

Perfumer: Christian Provenzano

Scent profile

Top notes

Bergamot Grapefruit

Heart notes

Rose Jasmine Geranium Orange blossom

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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94%

Spring

80%

Summer

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Day

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Night

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Where

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Formal

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Sport

39%