WhiskeyOpens with
Mastic or LentisqueHeart
VetiverDries down to
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The House of Oud · Sold as unisex
Gambling
The clink of glasses and the soft murmur of conversations in a dimly lit bar, where whiskey notes blend with spicy undertones to create an atmosphere of intrigue.
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GamblingLuxury · $250+
41%Similar accords, often for lessCruise Collection - Escale a Portofino · DiorPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Gambling by The House of Oud, launched in 2023 and crafted by perfumer Maurizio Cerizza, is a Woody fragrance that embodies the tension between risk and reward. Opening with a bold combination of whiskey and Sichuan pepper, it immediately captures the edge-of-your-seat excitement often associated with gambling. As the composition evolves, bergamot and coffee add a fresh, aromatic layer, while elemi resin and galbanum bring a green, earthy quality that grounds the scent. The base notes of vetiver, cedar, and guaiac wood create a woody depth, while ambrette and benzoin lend warmth and sensuality.
Apply this fragrance in light layers — its bold opening can be potent. Allow it time to develop on skin before adding more sprays if needed. It pairs well with cooler evenings and intimate settings.
Fig. 01 — Gambling, The House of Oud
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Maurizio Cerizza
Born among the essencesMaurizio Cerizza grew up inside his family's business: EMA, an essential-oils company founded in Milan in 1946, and his father's Imperia branch distilling jasmine, rose, orris, and sandalwood.
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A polarising scent: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 29%.