Empathy
fruity up front, then sweet, settling into tobacco.
About
Empathy by The House of Oud is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Empathy was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Andrea (Thero) Casotti. Top notes are Raspberry Bloom, Pear Blossom and Artemisia; middle notes are Raspberry, Tobacco and Fruity Notes; base notes are Agarwood…
Nose: Andrea (Thero) Casotti
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
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Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does Empathy smell like?
fruity up front, then sweet, settling into tobacco. Dominant accords: fruity, sweet, tobacco.
What notes are in Empathy?
Top: Raspberry Bloom, Pear Blossom, Artemisia. Heart: Raspberry, Tobacco, Fruity Notes. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Spruce, Benzoin, Musk.
How long does Empathy last?
Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is Empathy loud?
Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.
What season is Empathy best for?
Fall is the top pick (31%). Spring is second at 27%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for Empathy?
Day wear leads at 65%. Night is a secondary pick at 35%.
Is Empathy for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 46% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made Empathy?
Composed by Andrea (Thero) Casotti. Released in 2017.
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