HC5 Madera Oud by Perfumérica
Men Women 2020
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Description
HC5 Wood Oud by Perfumería is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2020, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer José Alejandro Palafox Padilla. The scent pyramid unfolds with top notes of bergamot and lemon, an acidic lime that opens the aroma. The heart reveals a combination of sandalwood, rosewood, and Gurjum balsam, while the base…
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
sandalwood
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Base
oud wood
Community
38 votes
- Positive 89%
- Negative 2.6%
- Neutral 7.9%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
110 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
38 votes
Season
Choose severalLeading answer Autumn
75 votes
Time of day
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40 votes
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Fragrance profile
About HC5 Madera Oud
HC5 Wood Oud by Perfumería is an oriental vanilla fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2020, this olfactory composition was created by perfumer José Alejandro Palafox Padilla. The scent pyramid unfolds with top notes of bergamot and lemon, an acidic lime that opens the aroma. The heart reveals a combination of sandalwood, rosewood, and Gurjum balsam, while the base settles on oud wood, Bourbon vetiver, and vanilla.
Woods and mosses Resins and balsams Spices
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
32 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
31 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
31 votes
Value perception
Tied for the lead Good value / Excellent value
30 votes
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Community reviews
15 reviews
Share what you noticed: opening, drydown, sillage and the moments when it works for you.
Good afternoon! To start, I use this fragrance so much that I can recommend it to everyone. It smells like a fresh forest with citrus and new wood notes. The longevity isn’t the best on the market, but for the quality-price ratio, it’s fair: 7.5. I recommend it for dates, night outings, or family gatherings. Notes: 9, Dry Down: 8.5. Ideal if you’re looking for a great quality-price option for going out at night.
Update: I tried Oud Wood, Versace Oud Noir, and this one, and I’m 100% sticking with this. It’s perfectly balanced, simpler, and more enjoyable. It’s very beautiful; Oud Wood is rich but the wood dominates and smells dry, while Oud Noir is even drier and cleaner. This HC5 is more enjoyable, rich, and sensual. It’s still wood, but the added warmth makes it special and attractive. The others are pleasant but very niche and specific; this is less risky.
I came looking for something different from sweet ouds or dense florals. This is a very friendly oud that stays in the background. The citrus makes it versatile for fresh days. It has good sillage, projection, and longevity. The vanilla and vetiver base gives it a warm, nighttime touch that dries down beautifully. It’s almost never heavy. Would I buy it again? Yes. Do I recommend it? Yes, but smell it first.
I’ve had it for a month and don’t see any change or maceration. It smells like a VIP vapor rub, mentholated, and camphorated; I can’t find anything I like about the oud. Maybe after half an hour it leans towards cedar, but overall it’s very linear. I expected more, definitely.
I like it, although at first the oud is strong and overwhelming, but as it develops, it becomes soft and powdery. Although it’s unisex, I feel it’s more masculine.
I like it, although at the start the oud note is very strong and seems a bit overwhelming to me, but as it develops, it feels soft, powdery, and refined. Although it’s unisex, I feel it leans somewhat masculine.
Fresh due to the citrus and woody notes. Not strong, slightly powdery, versatile, and unisex. A bit elegant, soft, and pleasant; probably everyone will like it. I think it’s for night and cool or cold climates, though if it stays soft after macerating for a while, it could be year-round. Edit: Rich wood aroma with the dark touch of oud that reminds me of Tom Ford inspirations. With oxidation, it stays fresh, so it’s versatile for below 20 degrees. It might seem dry, but the balsamic note gives it a pleasant essence for lovers of serious and ultra-woody scents. The citrus adds a rich touch to the opening. It’s excellent for layering; since it handles heat well, it’s an all-rounder. **You need to let perfumes oxidize so the notes settle; if they don’t perform well at first, they will later. The resemblance to Tom Ford is slight, only in the dry down, but TF is darker and this is brighter and fresher, with that same wet wood base. This HC5 is more versatile and enjoyable; I prefer it to TF, which can be more challenging.
Fresh, citrusy, and woody. It’s not strong; it’s powdery, versatile, and unisex. A bit elegant, soft, and agreeable; I’m sure everyone will like it. I think it’s for night and cool or cold climates, though if it stays this way after macerating for a while, it could work year-round. Notes: rich woody aroma with that dark oud touch, similar to other Tom Ford inspirations. With oxidation, it keeps its freshness, ideal for temperatures under 20 degrees. It might seem dry or boring, but the balsamic note gives it a pleasant essence for lovers of serious, ultra-woody scents. The citrus adds a rich plus to the opening. It’s also excellent for layering; the best part is that, while noble with heat, it’s a true all-rounder. Perfumes need to oxidize so the notes settle; if they don’t perform well at first, they’ll give you something decent later. The resemblance to Tom Ford is slight, only in the dry-down do they match, but TF is darker while this is brighter and fresher, sharing that damp wood base. That’s why this HC5 is more versatile and pleasant; I prefer it over TF, which can be more challenging.
I’ll clarify that this is my personal opinion based on how it evolves on my skin; it’s a love-hate relationship. At first, it smells terrible, like lemon floor cleaner with pine and car air freshener. You have to wait 30 minutes for it to become pleasant because then the rosewood takes over. At the end, the citrus disappears and only the rosewood remains, which is very good combined with woods and a slight touch of vanilla. I recommend it for autumn, it has medium longevity, and I feel it’s more masculine than unisex.
Just to clarify, this is my personal opinion, as it evolves on my skin. It’s a love-hate relationship: at first, it smells terrible, like lemon-pine floor cleaner mixed with car air freshener. You have to wait 30 minutes for it to become pleasant, when the oakmoss takes over and blends beautifully with the woods and a touch of vanilla. I recommend it for autumn, medium longevity, and it leans more masculine than unisex.
This perfume is more wearable for a woman than the HC6. It’s woody and strong, but I feel it’s moist; here I do perceive the creamy and subtle sandalwood. Still, it’s not something to buy blind.
More wearable for her than the HC6; if it’s woody and strong, here I feel it’s damp. You can notice the creamy, subtler sandalwood. Still, don’t buy it blindly.
A well-crafted oud, nothing strident, unisex. I would like the vanilla note to be more noticeable, and it would be a favorite in my collection.
An oud that doesn’t bother; it reminds me of how Chanel handles woods: nothing uncomfortable. The vanilla wraps it up, making it earthy and damp, like a walk through a forest wet with dew. Elegant, super unisex, and versatile thanks to that sweetness.
An unoffensive oud that reminds me of how Chanel handles their woody notes. Nothing annoying to the nose. The vanilla wraps it up, making it earthy and moist; it reminds me of a walk in a forest wet with morning dew. But elegant. Tremendously unisex and very versatile due to its sweetness.