MirabelleOpens with
Cherry BlossomHeart
VanillaDries down to
Maurizio CerizzaThe nose · 7 fragrances · also made Ruby Red (2022)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The House of Oud · Sold as unisex
Hidden Shades
The quiet sophistication of an after-dinner drink in a velvet-lined lounge, where the warmth of spices and vanilla blend with the softness of woody notes.
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Hidden ShadesLuxury · $250+
58%Similar accords, often for lessZara Femme 2018 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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HeartThe Soul
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2023 by The House of Oud and created by Maurizio Cerizza, Hidden Shades is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that weaves together the warmth of vanilla and amber with the richness of woody and spicy notes. It opens with mirabelle and citrus brightness before transitioning into a heart of cherry blossom and jasmine, which gives way to a powdery base of sandalwood, benzoin, tonka bean, patchouli, and musk. This composition is designed to evoke a sense of depth and complexity, where each layer reveals something new.
Hidden Shades blooms over time, so applying it to pulse points allows its layers to unfold gradually. The powdery base ensures that it feels close to skin rather than projecting strongly, making it ideal for more intimate settings.
Fig. 01 — Hidden Shades, 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.
Designer The House of Oud
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Zara · 2017Zara Femme 2017Shares 6 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 3.95 (43)54%Match
Guerlain · 2018Mon Guerlain Limited Edition 2018Shares 6 of its 11 notes$100–250★ 4.11 (9)
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 18%, disliked or hated by 32%.