Ice Oud by Essential Perfumes
Men Women 2026
Description
Ice Oud: A Woody Oriental Perfume with a Cool Twist Essential Perfumes introduces Ice Oud, a new unisex fragrance in the woody oriental family. Launched in 2026, it was created by perfumer Sidonie Grandperret. The name hints at ice, but the scent is built on contrasts: a bright, lightly salty opening, a warm spicy heart, and a sweet, enveloping base.…
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Key notes
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Top
Brown Sugar
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Heart
cashmere wood
- Base musk
Community
2 votes
- Positive 100%
- Negative 0%
- Neutral 0%
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About Ice Oud
Ice Oud: A Woody Oriental Perfume with a Cool Twist
Essential Perfumes introduces Ice Oud, a new unisex fragrance in the woody oriental family. Launched in 2026, it was created by perfumer Sidonie Grandperret.
The name hints at ice, but the scent is built on contrasts: a bright, lightly salty opening, a warm spicy heart, and a sweet, enveloping base.
Ice Oud opens with an unexpectedly delicious blend of brown sugar, grapefruit, aldehydes, salt, bergamot, and mandarin. The salt and citrus create a fresh, almost sparkling feel, while brown sugar adds a gourmand edge right away.
At its heart, cashmere wood meets cinnamon, amber, myrrh, and cognac. This is the warmest stage of the fragrance, where spicy and balsamic notes take center stage, softened by the smooth, powdery texture of cashmere wood.
The base rests on musk, tonka bean, vanilla, and moss. Vanilla and tonka bean give the drydown a creamy sweetness, while musk and moss provide depth and longevity.
The composition brings together musky, amber, vanilla, sweet, citrus, powdery, woody, warm spicy, mossy, and balsamic accords. It feels complex, yet it evolves smoothly from start to finish.
With a perfect rating in its first user reviews, Ice Oud comes across as a modern woody oriental that is confident but never loud. It works for day or night, depending on the season.
This perfume is for people who love olfactory contrasts: fresh citrus and salt against warm spice and vanilla. It suits cooler or temperate weather and appeals to anyone looking for a persistent unisex scent.
Ice Oud is an impressive new addition to the Essential Perfumes lineup. It strikes a satisfying balance between freshness and warmth, with an elegant drydown and an inviting sillage. A solid choice for fans of woody orientals with an original twist.
Sweet and gourmand Woods and mosses Spices Musk, amber and animalic Resins and balsams Drinks
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
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Value perception
Leading answer Very expensive
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