OUDONISM

Oudonism is the 35% extrait de parfum created by Sofia Bardelli for Devertere, the Italian niche house born in Ciriè in 2025: a leathery woody oriental unisex fragrance that reinterprets the classic Arabic rose-oud-saffron accord with a fruity opening of lychee and blackcurrant.

The Fragrance

Oudonism starts from a precise idea: take the most codified accord in Arabic perfumery — rose, oud, saffron — and deviate from it, as the brand's own name suggests (from the Latin devertĕre, "to change direction"). The brand states a clear intention: to stay dry and creamy even in its deepest phases, avoiding the animalic edge that often characterises more traditional ouds.

The opening is surprisingly fruity — lychee, Sicilian almond, blackcurrant — before rose and saffron take centre stage, and finally oud and leather close the composition.

How It Wears on Skin

In the first minutes, the fruity prelude dominates: lychee and almond, with pink pepper and blackcurrant adding a tart edge. After about 20-30 minutes the heart takes shape: rose and saffron warm up alongside styrax and elemi, with prickly juniper adding a resinous vibration. Over the following hours the base emerges and stays stable — oud, leather, benzoin, amber, musk and cypriol — remaining the protagonist for the rest of the day. Feedback from the fragrance community is consistent on one point: very high longevity and above-average projection for the category, in line with the 35% extrait concentration.

Who We Recommend Oudonism For

Anyone who loves oud but has been put off by heavier, "dirtier" versions will find a cleaner interpretation here, without losing depth. A good choice for evening occasions and colder months, worn in a way the brand positions as fully unisex.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Take

The first time we opened the bottle of Oudonism, we were expecting the usual heavy Arabic oud — and that's not what we got. It's the lychee in the opening that catches you off guard, a detail you don't expect in a composition that later turns to leather and resins. That's where you see the hand of someone who genuinely wanted to "deviate" rather than simply cite tradition.

Similar Fragrances

Same oud-leather-amber family, the closest match: Art 1920 by Bois 1920

Same fruity-woody unisex register, more powdery: Passion Oud by Attar Al Has

Same leather-oud-amber-musk base, fruitier-floral opening: Lamar Noir by Kajal

FAQ

What does Oudonism smell similar to?
Some enthusiasts compare it to Oud Maracuja by Maison Crivelli for its fruity opening over an oud base, though it remains a distinct composition with a more leathery base.

Is Oudonism suitable for someone who has never tried an oud?
Yes, the fruity opening of lychee and almond makes it more approachable than average, while still keeping an authentic oud and leather base.

What size is Oudonism available in on your store?
Oudonism is available as a 75 ml extrait de parfum.

Product Information

Brand: Devertere
Name: Oudonism
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum (35%)
Size: 75 ml
Olfactory family: Leathery woody oriental
Perfumer: Sofia Bardelli
Launch year: 2025
Made in: Italy