Pretty Oud (DSM Firmenich) AC
a luxurious synthetic oud base: smoky, leathery, woody, feminine and rich.
Loved for its deep amber tones and wide applicability in perfumes.
Appearance : orange to reddish-brown liquid
Use : pure or diluted for a subtle effect
Fragrance strength : very strong and intense
Fragrance life : Long lasting, up to 400 hours or more on a fragrance strip
Pretty Oud falls into the woody family because of its dominant smoky, leathery and woody character but also has similarities with the oriental fragrance family.
It has a sensual and warm profile with rich amber undertones, which also makes it suitable for ambery blends.
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Pretty Oud is very powerful and intense.
Many perfumers dilute it to 5–10% for use in blends, as it can otherwise quickly become overpowering.
Even at low doses (0.2–0.5%) it adds depth to compositions.Fragrance profile
- Main Facets : Smoky, Leathery, Woody
- Underlying notes : Sweet, ambery, slightly animalic (but without animal ingredients)
- Character : Sensual, warm, complex and feminine inspired
Fragrance duration on fragrance strip
- Long lasting : up to 400 hours or more on a scent strip
- Evolves slowly: starts smoky and leathery, softens and warms over time
- Ideal for evaluation at low concentrations (1–5%) to experience the nuances
Use in perfumery
- Solo note : Can stand alone in a formula as a main theme
- Blending : Blends well with rose (like Wardia), sandalwood, ambrofix, ethyl maltol
- Applications :
- Fine perfumes (up to 24.95%)
- Shower products (up to 26.14%)
- Candles and air fresheners (no restriction)
- Style : Suitable for modern oud fragrances such as cherry oud, or as a warm accent in amber compositions
IFRA Guidelines for Pretty Old
| Category | Product type | Max. usage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Deodorants and antiperspirants | 1,28% |
| 3 | Face/body products (fingertip application) | 4,46% |
| 4 | Fine perfumes (eau de parfum, cologne) | 24,95% |
| 5A–5D | Body lotion, face cream, hand cream, baby products | 6,03% / 2,06% |
| 6 | Mouth/lip products | ❌ Not allowed |
| 7A–7B | Hair products (rinse-off & leave-on) | 7,29% |
| 8 | Intimate care products | 2,06% |
| 9 | Rinse-off body products (e.g. shower gel) | 26,14% |
| 10A–10B | Household products (cleaners, sprays) | 25.18%–71.89% |
| 11A–11B | Minimal skin contact (e.g. scented gloves, masks) | 2,06% |
| 12 | No skin contact (e.g. candles, air fresheners) | ✅ No limitation |
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