Just Before
Perfumer: Maurizio Cerizza
Votes lean feminine
140 ratings
From your scent profile
The House of Oud Just Before is a sweet, gourmand and spicy unisex scent that suits fall and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.
How does it perform?
From 147 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Talks even from the shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
- Resinous
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
ResinousWhat does Just Before smell like?
Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters read it slightly more feminine, but it sits comfortably as unisex.
It opens with saffron, lemon and bergamot, where spice meets citrus. Myrrh, ylang-ylang and palo santo in the heart add a woody, resinous depth. In the base, benzoin, vanilla, sandalwood and amber carry it into a creamy, sweet oriental feel. Moresque Seta and Electimuss Spice D'Arno have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Saffron
- Lemon
- Bergamot
First hours
- Myrrh
- Ylang-ylang
- Palo Santo
Towards evening
- Benzoin
- Vanilla
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Autumn
- 36%Winter
- 20%Spring
Autumn
Winter
Spring- Evening27%
- Nighttime25%
- Casual23%
- Office13%
- Daytime12%
Least picked for daytime.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
85% matchSeta
Moresque · 2018
56% matchJade Eau Fine (Eau de Parfum)
soOud · 2016
56% matchAmber & Rosewood
Label
54% matchDua's Amber
The Dua Brand · 2020
54% matchKutay
Unique'e Luxury · 2019
53% matchSpice D'Arno
Electimuss · 2024
53% matchFovere
Phil Julian · 2025
50% matchAmber Star
Xerjoff · 2013
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