IncenseOpens with
SaffronHeart
LeatherDries down to
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The House of Oud · Sold as unisex
Dear Karma
The tension between a bold, spicy incense and the subtle, smoky leather of an old library — where each note adds layers to the overall experience.
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Dear KarmaLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessBottled Absolu · Hugo BossMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2024, Dear Karma by The House of Oud is a composition that balances the warmth of incense and absinthe with the earthy richness of leather and ambergris. Perfumer Cristian Calabro has crafted a fragrance that opens with the spicy, aromatic notes of saffron and myrrh, before settling into a base of patchouli, musk, and vetiver. The contrast between the bright, almost sweet incense and the smoky, animalic undertones creates an intriguing interplay that keeps Dear Karma engaging throughout its wear.
Apply this fragrance in two moderate sprays; it blooms fully over the first hour. The incense top notes are bright but fleeting, so the rich base notes like patchouli and musk will carry you through the day.
Fig. 01 — Dear Karma, The House of Oud
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Cristian Calabro
Cristian Calabrò, an Italian independent perfumer, began his career in 2003 at Cerizza SpA as a 'massista' in the R&D laboratory under the mentorship of master perfumer Maurizio Cerizza.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 28%.