Empathy

Empathy

A bright pear and davana opening meets tart raspberry and soft tobacco, then sinks into charred woods, New Guinean oud, benzoin and musk. A smooth, smoky fruity-woody oud that feels warm, introspective and quietly luminous on skin.

Scent Development and Character

Empathy opens with a luminous burst of pear blossom, herbal davana and tart raspberry bloom, quickly wrapping into a juicy yet airy fruit accord. As it settles, a soft but noticeable tobacco note threads through the raspberry heart, lending dried-fruit warmth to the sweetness rather than heaviness. The base turns more introspective: charred woods and New Guinean oud add a smoky, resinous depth, lifted by silver fir and cushioned by benzoin and musk, so the oud feels polished and textural rather than animalic. Overall it wears as a modern fruity-woody oud with a gentle floral halo and a smooth, slightly smoky oriental warmth.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Empathy’s moderate-to-strong presence and warm fruity-woody oud character suit evening wear and reflective moments, yet its polished sweetness makes it wearable in daytime cool weather as well. It works best in autumn and winter, or temperate spring days, on those who enjoy tobacco and oud rendered with gentle fruit and resin rather than heavy smoke. Best suited to autumn and winter, with some flexibility into cooler spring days; generally too warm and dense for hot summer weather for most wearers (editorial estimate). Sillage is Projection is described as moderately strong, forming a clear aura around the wearer without feeling overpowering in most contexts (editorial estimate). Longevity is Generally reported as long-lasting, with the oud, tobacco and benzoin base keeping noticeable presence on skin for much of the day (editorial estimate).

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2017, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Undisclosed. Signature The House of Oud egg-shaped art bottle in the Klem Garden style, presented as a 75 ml spray. The Empathy edition features the brand’s sculptural oval form with a richly patterned finish, consistent with other Klem Garden fragrances.