Essencial Oud by Natura

I bought the refill in mid-2025, not the base, so I can’t provide the batch. I don’t sense the woods they claim, just a potent, intense ‘dark sweet’ scent: lasts days on clothes and over 8 hours on skin, which is exaggerated. It’s not a scam for that reason alone; it smells very strong and lasts long enough to not be a fraud. I don’t know what else to say—it’s continuous, sweet, and heavy, with massive projection and longevity. If you over-spray, it becomes annoying; I don’t detect woods or the bergamot top note. When I bought it, it didn’t last long, but half a year later, it’s insane. I bought it blindly based on reviews, and honestly, I wouldn’t repurchase. It smells good for winter, but nothing extraordinary; it’s kind of for older people, with a strong sweet, ambered vibe, perhaps from the praline, but it gets dull. Speaking as a regular user, I doubt anyone notices anything more than the sweetness.

No drama, this ranks in Natura’s top 3 for its price: it’s the best, has great body, and the oud doesn’t smell disgusting or overpowering. Very rich.

Not Arabic, but definitely niche. Very sweet, oud, woody, and elegant; I tested it in a magazine and it’s clear this Oud from Natura is extremely long-lasting.

A man’s perfume through and through. Excellent for any man over 30. Exquisite scent, noticeable, and the quality-to-price ratio is very good. Suitable for various occasions, but only evening ones; I find it too invasive for the office. Highly recommended.

Agarwood, or Oud, is that dark resin trees secrete to fight off fungus. Essencial Oud is a beast in its class: you either love it or hate it. It’s the least versatile in my collection; it takes experience to wear it well. It blends woods, incense, and spices. For the price, the quality is brutal—almost like a Hugo Boss Absolu at triple the value. Don’t look for compliments here; seek pure olfactory experience.

The more you use it, the more you get hooked. It’s strong and projects a lot, but let it macerate a bit so everything fuses and you can enjoy the full aroma. Wear it on cool days when you’re well-dressed. It smells like sweet nuts with that spiced Oud touch that gives it darkness and addiction. It’s not for everyone, but it lasts forever. It smells mature and serious; if you combine it with personality and know you’ll smell different, you’ll maximize your presence.

So strong that if I smell it up close, it lingers in my nose and on my mustache for hours. My girlfriend and my mom absolutely love it. It’s potent in intensity and complexity, yet velvety and silky over time. It’s sweet. Totally worth it for the price.

Yes, it smells great. A masculine winter scent, nocturnal, with excellent performance. If you don’t want to smell like everyone else at a bar, this is your option. With a very attractive price, there’s nothing more to say: go for it. I recommend buying it, but not blindly. Rating: 8/10.

Spectacular fragrance. I bought it after seeing several influencers praise it. Now that I’ve tried it, I say it’s a strong, serious masculine scent. The woodiness is present, and the oud isn’t for the faint of heart. High longevity and high-to-moderate projection; you need to plan your sprays. I feel it’s winter and cold. Highly recommended.

The oud lasted three hours, but when it faded, the scent turned nasty, almost like saliva. I love it, but only for short bursts on skin; on clothes, it lasts forever and is worth every penny at this price.

Very woody with a strong alcohol kick at first. Then it settles into a drunk leather vibe. A super masculine aroma, made for mature men.

After wearing it several times, I noticed the opening oud fades significantly as it dries down, transforming into the DNA of Angel’s Share or Kissmet Angel with an oud base. If you own those fragrances, you’ll know exactly where this one goes.

Excellent scent, serious, feels like it’s from a VIP perfume house. Recommended if you’re looking for something masculine and serious for elegant or night outings. Definitely recommended.

First off, I’m a regular user, not an expert. I bought it due to the hype, many considered it the best from Natura. I got it for about $35 with a coupon. On first sniff, I regretted it instantly: ‘I don’t like this.’ After a week of wearing it, I’m getting used to it a bit. The opening is very intense and rare; I felt like it smelled like a lady’s perfume, a bit synthetic, which I didn’t like. Then it felt a bit ‘exotic,’ medicinal, or like syrup. After two hours, the performance dropped significantly; it sat right on the skin. Unfortunately, after two or three hours is when I liked it most; it became sweet and pleasant, something I’d love to wear when it’s cold. In other words, the longer it goes on, the richer it gets, but you don’t get to enjoy it because the performance fades. In total, it lasts about 7 or 8 hours very close to the skin. I feel it’s not worth it: the part I like most is the least noticeable, and the part I dislike most is the most intense and what everyone around you will smell. It’s not for me; I look for compliments when I pass by, and this is hard to get. It’s a different, complex scent that you have to get used to. For those over 30, formal and serious. Not for me; I’m 23 and wear perfumes to get compliments. That said, it feels crafted, high quality, and the bottle is beautiful. Don’t buy blind or casually. Only for night and cold. Rating: 5/10 for the first two hours, 7/10 after three, but it’s barely noticeable. Thanks for reading.

For the price, it’s an excellent fragrance, superior and more purposeful than countless designer houses.