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Eau de Iceberg 74 Oud 2013

8.1 / 10 16 Ratings
A popular perfume by Iceberg for women and men, released in 2013. The scent is oriental-woody. It was last marketed by Perfume Holding.
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Main accords

Oriental
Woody
Spicy
Resinous
Sweet

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
CardamomCardamom Elemi resinElemi resin GingerGinger
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Cistus creticus absoluteCistus creticus absolute SaffronSaffron Egyptian geranium absoluteEgyptian geranium absolute
Base Notes Base Notes
OudOud Indonesian patchouliIndonesian patchouli CypriolCypriol

Perfumers

Ratings
Scent
8.116 Ratings
Longevity
6.614 Ratings
Sillage
6.514 Ratings
Bottle
7.227 Ratings
Submitted by Michael · last update on 05/12/2023.
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What the fragrance is similar to
M7 (2011) / M7 Oud Absolu by Yves Saint Laurent
M7 (2011)
Buddha-Wood (Eau de Parfum) by Zarkoperfume
Buddha-Wood Eau de Parfum

Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Elysium

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Elysium
Elysium
Helpful Review 5  
Agarwood For Newbie
Iceberg is a designer brand I know very well and magically captured my heart with Iceberg Man. I've got a few items from the Eau de Iceberg 74 collection. I had Iceberg Eau de Toilette 74, and I have Eau de Iceberg 74 Amber and Eau de Iceberg 74 Oud. Despite a few other things available, those are the ones I like the most. I unite all the items in that collection for their delicacy, even if used in abundance. The flankers are relatively heavier than the OG and perform slightly better.

74 Oud is a glorious scent, classy, pleasant, and nearly discreet, that starts with a blast of boozy and spicy ginger, supported by a sweet green geranium and a watered-down oud. Initially, the woody medicinal resin is more prominent, but it fades as the scent grows. There is a riot of ginger, and if you separate it from the other notes, you will catch similarities with Blv pour Homme Eau de Toilette, another terrific ginger bomb. As luck would have it, the savory root fuses with green cardamom, which adds a tad of spiciness and impedes the ginger from being otherwise too pungent.

The heart releases a papery smell, with the scent of light-coated paper and ink from the weeklies. It is a perfect affinity. Oud is in weak evidence, however, always present in the background. It now fuses with cistus, saffron, ginger, and cardamom naturally. The paperlike nuance of the cypriol intertwines the leathery facet of the saffron, and the result is sublime. Dry paper and raw leather are two notes I like the most. There is a sweet geranium touch in the background that only makes this fragrance more pleasant.

The earthy patchouli hampers the oud accord in the dry-down and binds with the cypriol. So, dirty, earthy, and papery is the last trail that oozes from the skin. The aroma stays close to the skin, but I can catch some whiffs from my clothes when I move around.

Extremely vigorous, very attractive, classy, but not too elegant or demanding. It may take a few hours to get used to this type of smell if you are not familiar with oud, a faint oud, but you will end up loving it if you are or like what is very manly and rough yet cute. It's pretty fleeting, and it's gone on my skin in about half a day. I don't care if it has a limited shelf life, but it is a great deal to wear for the office, a short walk, or a casual hangout with friends for its price. Autumn and winter are the seasons I prefer for wearing this amber gem. It's worth a try, especially for the low price you can get it at nowadays. It had become my favorite mystery fragrance since the day when I knew I'd be wearing "M7 Oud Absolu | Yves Saint Laurent" in the evening. I need it to prepare for the ground, spirit, and mind to a giant beast that will accompany me throughout the night. Do not disregard my last word just because it is an Iceberg creation; it might surprise you pleasantly.

I base the review on a 100ml bottle I have owned since September 2018.

-Elysium
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Oldfactive

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Helpful Review 3  
Bückware auf der Titanic
The Eau de Iceberg Oud was released in 2013 and I would describe it as woody-spicy. The fragrance comes in a 100ml bottle and the concentration is Eau de Toilette. Iceberg is more known for affordable fragrances in the category of "bargain finds at DM," however, with the Eau de Iceberg Oud, they have hit an absolute home run. The bottle looks absolutely high-quality, feels great in the hand, and I find the design wonderfully executed from an aesthetic standpoint. On the front, we have the name of the fragrance as well as a 74 that wraps around the side, indicating the founding year of the company. The cap is made of plastic, which unfortunately does not quite match the rest of the presentation and feels a bit cheap. It does not click shut, but it sits relatively securely. I would still advise against lifting the fragrance by the cap. The sprayer is solid, providing a consistent although short spray mist. Let’s take a look at the fragrance pyramid together.

Upon the first spray, the ginger immediately stands out, giving the fragrance an interesting sharpness and freshness right from the start. The cardamom adds a warm-spicy note to the fragrance, allowing comparisons to Tom Ford's Oud Wood. The saffron is absolutely dominant here in establishing the basic DNA of the scent. In combination with the oud, it comes across as relatively medicinal. This brings to mind comparisons to the opening of M7 by YSL. As the fragrance develops, patchouli joins in to add a certain creaminess. Compared to Tom Ford's Oud Wood, everything here feels lighter, more ethereal, and significantly fresher. The cypriol, also known as nut grass, adds a slightly herbal touch towards the end in conjunction with the patchouli. For a fragrance in this price category, the way the notes are blended together is at an absolutely high level. In contrast, significantly more expensive designer fragrances smell like laboratory accidents. Iceberg has definitely done nothing wrong here. You get a fresh yet warm oud fragrance that is unique enough not to be considered a dupe, clone, or pure copy. Unfortunately, the performance is the only point of criticism. The Eau de Iceberg Oud lasts on my skin for no longer than 4-5 hours. However, on clothing, it should last 6-7 hours without any problem.

Availability is also somewhat unclear here. Originally, the fragrance could be had for under €20, which would correspond to a price of 0.20 cents per milliliter. Given the quality, that was an absolute steal. Today, the price tends to be around €40-50 for 100ml, which is still absolutely fair. If you happen to come across this fragrance, don’t hesitate. There won’t be many more bottles available on the market soon.
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Lexvi

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Lexvi
Helpful Review 2  
Iceberg - Oud
In search of a new fragrance that I can confidently spray on after sports activities
or similar, I found this little guy :D
At a price of not even 15 euros / 100 ml, it immediately caught my eye.
I'm not really into fresh/fruity "sport scents," but I prefer it more spicy, woody, and oriental.
So I ordered it right away.

About the scent:
Right after spraying, the scent feels quite fresh. But not aquatic or cooling,
rather warm and heavier. I believe the freshness comes from ginger, ethereally complemented by elemi resin.
When I spray the scent on paper, I mainly smell the cardamom, which has a rather herbal quality.
After a while on the skin, the scent changes. Not dramatically, but it becomes a bit creamier. The geranium comes into play. I also perceive a bit of saffron. However, for me, the scent changes quite quickly to the drydown; it becomes woodier. I notice patchouli, but it’s not a patchouli bomb.
There’s also a certain note that I think is the oud. (I have never smelled pure oud before)
The slight creaminess complements the patchouli and the oud. I don't know how nagarmotha smells :D
Perhaps the slight herbaceousness that resonates in the scent from the beginning comes from that.

In summary, I can say that the scent reminds me of various Arabic fragrance oils.
The longevity on my skin is unfortunately not particularly long. About 3-4 hours.
But hardly any fragrance lasts long on my skin.
On the sleeve, which I also sprayed, the scent lasted over 12 hours.
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Oud for the newbie. A blast of boozy spices and resins, ceased by leathery nuances and sitting on a dirty and medicinal paper-made carpet.
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...oud briefly in the top note...pleasant spices and resins shape the scent...soft-warm patchouli in the base...price-performance*****...
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3
Arabian Nights by Pozo meets Bois Noir. Muted oud meets spicy wood. All of this in reduced brilliance. Distinctive lightness.
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This oud is not my thing, if it smells like this everywhere, I'll probably stay away from fragrances!!! Not for me!!! :-/
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Reminds me of Buddha wood. Just more natural. Unfortunately, the longevity is subpar.
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