The House of Oud Gambling EDP (Tester)

Description

Gambling is a smoky, woody unisex Eau de Parfum that opens on a peat whisky accord with coffee and Sichuan pepper. Created by perfumer Maurizio Cerizza for The House of Oud and released in 2023. Green galbanum, mastic, elemi and cypress run through the heart, and vetiver, cedarwood, guaiac wood, benzoin and musk give it a smoldering woody finish.

Scent Character

Translation: a smoky whisky and coffee opening that turns green and resinous before settling into dry woods.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Peat Whisky Accord, Adrenaline Accord, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Coffee
• Heart: Mastic, Cypress, Galbanum, Elemi
• Base: Vetiver, Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood, Ambrette Seeds, Benzoin, Amyris, Musk

Performance

Longevity: Moderate to long, an estimated 5 to 8 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate, with a noticeable trail in the first hours.
Projection: Close to arm's length early, then drawing nearer to the skin.

Best Occasions & Season

Season: Best in fall and winter.
Occasion: Evenings, nights out and the office.
Wear: Unisex.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Maurizio Cerizza
House: The House of Oud
Released: 2023

Try Before You Commit

This listing is a 2.5 oz / 75ml tester at $119.99, the fragrance exactly as it is bottled at retail, just without the outer box and presentation packaging, and with a plain cap. It is a cost-effective way to own it at full size without paying for the box.

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FAQ

What is the difference between a tester and a boxed bottle?
The fragrance inside is the same. Testers are sold without the outer box and presentation packaging, which is why they cost less than the boxed retail version.

What does Gambling smell like?
A smoky peat whisky and coffee opening with Sichuan pepper, a green resinous heart of galbanum and cypress, and a dry vetiver, cedar and guaiac wood base.

How long does it last?
Expect roughly 5 to 8 hours on skin, varying with skin type and weather.

Is it a sweet fragrance?
No. It is woody, smoky and green, with only a light touch of warmth from benzoin and musk.

Is it for men or women?
It is marketed as unisex, and the smoky, woody profile suits anyone who likes dry, dark fragrances.