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Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice
Acqua di Parma

Oud & Spice

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Fruity
Woody
Patchouli
EDP · 2021 · mens

Acqua di Parma is an Italian luxury house known for its refined take on classic fragrance traditions, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities since its founding in 1916.

Oud & Spice opens with bright bergamot and raspberry that quickly gives way to its spiced heart, where cinnamon, cloves, and pink pepper create a warm, almost culinary intensity. The composition settles into a woody amber base built on agarwood (oud), labdanum, and patchouli, which grounds the brighter elements without becoming overly heavy or smoky. The overall effect is an oud fragrance that leans approachable rather than austere, balancing oriental warmth with spiced complexity.

This suits someone looking for an oud that doesn't demand a specific season or occasion, though it performs best in cooler months when its warmth feels most natural. It works equally well for casual wear as it does for evening, making it a versatile addition to a fragrance wardrobe. If you're drawn to fragrances with prominent spice and woody elements, you might also explore The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Reverie.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
20%
Fresh
53%
Floral
20%
Rose
70%
Fruity
20%
Woody
93%
Patchouli
47%
Oud
100%
Earthy
47%
Amber
60%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
100%
Balsamic
47%
Sweet
20%
Smoky
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Raspberry
Raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Cloves
Cloves
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match88% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Homesteader80% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Reverie80% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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Scent Profile
Citrus20%Fresh53%Floral20%Rose70%Fruity20%
Fragrance Family
Amber/Woody
EDP
Decants Available
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Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Oud & Spice is $486.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $486.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Acqua di Parma fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice? +
$486.00 at Neiman Marcus. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice smell like? +
Acqua di Parma is an Italian luxury house known for its refined take on classic fragrance traditions, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary sensibilities since its founding in 1916. Oud & Spice opens with bright bergamot and raspberry that quickly gives way to its spiced heart, where cinnamon, cloves, and pink pepper create a warm, almost culinary intensity. The composition settles into a woody amber base built on agarwood (oud), labdanum, and patchouli, which grounds the brighter elements without becoming overly heavy or smoky. The overall effect is an oud fragrance that leans approachable rather than austere, balancing oriental warmth with spiced complexity. This suits someone looking for an oud that doesn't demand a specific season or occasion, though it performs best in cooler months when its warmth feels most natural. It works equally well for casual wear as it does for evening, making it a versatile addition to a fragrance wardrobe. If you're drawn to fragrances with prominent spice and woody elements, you might also explore The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Reverie.
What are the notes in Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice? +
Top: Bergamot, Raspberry, Rose. Heart: Cinnamon, Cloves, Pink Pepper. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Patchouli.
What fragrance family is Oud & Spice? +
Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice belongs to the Amber/Woody fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Acqua di Parma Oud & Spice? +
Based on shared notes, Al Haramain Portfolio Cupid's Rose (Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Lalique Illusion Captive (Labdanum, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Armaf Bucephalus No. X (Labdanum, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Armaf Bucephalus X (Labdanum, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold unisex (Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cinnamon, Bergamot) may smell similar to Oud & Spice.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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