PopcornOpens with
Whipped CreamHeart
EbonyDries down to
Cristian CalabroThe nose · 16 fragrances · also made The Time (2018)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
What About Pop
The cozy embrace of a late-night movie night — where the buttery aroma of popcorn meets the rich, creamy notes of caramel and vanilla.
PopcornTop
CaramelTop
HawthornTopWhipped CreamHeart
Madagascar VanillaHeart
Night blooming CereusHeart+5Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
What About PopLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessVanilla Bean Noel · Bath & Body WorksBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
What About Pop by The House of Oud is a playful yet luxurious Oriental Vanilla fragrance launched in 2019 and created by perfumer Cristian Calabro. This composition opens with the sweet, buttery aroma of popcorn and caramel, immediately evoking a sense of indulgence and comfort. As it develops, notes of hawthorn and whipped cream add a soft, creamy texture to the scent, while Madagascar vanilla anchors the fragrance with its rich warmth. The base features ebony, benzoin, musk, ambergris, and Madagascar vetiver, creating a powdery, balsamic finish that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
One or two sprays are sufficient as the sweet top notes linger for a while before giving way to the warm base. Best applied in cooler weather when the powdery and balsamic notes can really shine without feeling too heavy.
Fig. 01 — What About Pop, 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.
Designer The House of Oud
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 18%.