Raspberry BloomOpens with
RaspberryHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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The House of Oud · Sold as unisex
Empathy
The soft hum of a coffee shop where the scent of warm pastries blends with the subtle smoke from an antique pipe, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
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EmpathyLuxury · $250+
38%Similar accords, often for lessDhan Al Oudh Al Nokhba · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares agarwood (oud), woody notes and musk8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2017 by The House of Oud, Empathy is crafted by Andrea (Thero) Casotti and offers a distinctive blend of fruity sweetness and woody depth. It opens with the vibrant freshness of Raspberry Bloom and Pear Blossom, creating an immediate sense of warmth and approachability. This bright start gives way to Tobacco and Woody Notes, including Agarwood (Oud), which lend a rich, smoky complexity that grounds the composition. The base notes of Spruce and Musk add an earthy, enveloping quality, making Empathy both intimate and expansive.
Apply Empathy in moderation as its fruity top notes are bright but fleeting. The tobacco and oud base notes emerge more prominently over time, so one or two sprays will suffice for all-day wear.
Fig. 01 — Empathy, The House of Oud
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Andrea (Thero) Casotti
The Moorish stylistAndrea "Thero" Casotti, born Andre Cassoti, is an Italian perfumer who adopted the nickname "Thero" for his work in the industry.
Designer The House of Oud
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The originalEmpathyThe House of Oud · Luxury · $250+RasasiDhan Al Oudh Al NokhbaShares Agarwood (oud), Woody notes and Muskunder $40★ 3.53 (176)38%Match
Penhaligon's · 2017Mr HarrodShares Raspberry, Tobacco and Agarwood (oud)$100–250★ 4.16 (116)39%Match
Shiseido · 1994We'reShares Raspberry, Fruity notes and Woody notes$40–100★ 4.07 (41)41%Match
Lattafa PerfumesAmeer Al Oud 2Shares 4 of its 5 notesunder $40★ 3.95 (22)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 21%.