Crop 2016

Crop 2016

Crop 2016 from The House of Oud is a limited-edition oud-focused Eau de Parfum from The Crop Collection, released in 2016. Built around high-quality natural oud, it wears as a smooth, noble woody scent that shifts from polished richness to a more introspective, quietly smoky aura, making it feel contemplative rather than showy.

Scent Development and Character

Crop 2016 opens with a focused, natural oud impression that feels smooth rather than aggressive, quickly settling into a meditative woody body where sandal-like creaminess and dry, resinous facets give the oud a noble, polished frame. As it wears, the aroma becomes more introspective and slightly smoky, with a cool, almost airy nuance softening the density of the wood, resulting in a quietly powerful, contemplative oud-centered composition that feels more refined than showy.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

This composition suits calm, focused settings where its refined oud can be appreciated—quiet evenings, reflective moments, or understated formal wear. Its measured projection and woody depth make it more at home in cooler weather or air-conditioned interiors than in hot, humid environments, and it pairs well with minimalist, tailored clothing or anything that favors subtle sophistication over bold drama. Best suited to autumn and winter wear, where its warm, woody oud and quiet smokiness complement cooler air; it can work in early spring for evening use but is generally less comfortable in hot summer conditions. Sillage is Projection is estimated to be moderate to slightly above moderate—noticeable within arm’s length but more enveloping and intimate than room-filling. Longevity is Estimated to offer solid longevity, with the oud-based woody structure remaining noticeable on skin for much of the day without becoming overpowering.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2016, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Andrea Thero Casotti. Limited-edition The Crop Collection bottle in The House of Oud’s signature sculptural oval shape, decorated with a unique artisanal lacquered pattern and a pedestal-style base; edition number printed on the bottle/bottom as part of the annual Crop series concept.