307 community ratings

The Time

2018UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
307 ratings

The House of Oud The Time is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot, with iris and blue tea at its heart.

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How does it perform?

From 283 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.7 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.9 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

89% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Chamomile Absinthe wormwood Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Iris

Blue tea

Vervain

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Musk Black tea Cedarwood Amber

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery

What does The Time smell like?

The top notes of chamomile, absinthe wormwood and bergamot give a citrusy, green freshness. Iris adds a soft, powdery touch in the heart, while blue tea and vervain keep it floral. Black tea, cedarwood, musk and amber build a woody, lightly spicy base.

Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. It reads neither clearly masculine nor feminine, sitting somewhere between. Penhaligon's Jubilee Bouquet and L'Artisan Parfumeur Iris de Gris have a close profile.