Wonderoud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
1 Million Golden Oud
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Antoine Maisondieu's 2014 oud-edged sibling to the cult Wonderwood - a pepper-cedar-sandalwood composition where the listed oud sits transparent and the woods do the heavy lifting. The Western, minimalist take on the genre.
This isn't your average 1 Million; it's a bold, divisive beast that some hail as niche-quality and others declare an absolute horror. If you're into unapologetic oud-leather bombs, this might just be your golden ticket.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 5% |
| Floral | 1% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 2% | 1% |
| Sweet | 8% | 13% |
| Warm | 28% | 31% |
| Woody | 44% | 33% |
| Earthy | 22% | 25% |
| Animalic | 9% | 17% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fragrantica voters split 100% fall, 91.97% winter, with spring at 47.83% - the cedar-pepper-sandalwood composition reads cold-shoulder-weather. Summer at 21% is the weakest fit because the wood-pepper feels heavy in heat.
Occasions
Versatility is the signature - day and night both indexed at 75% on Fragrantica, with multiple reviewers explicitly flagging it as 'versatile office-safe everyday signature scent'. Fits casual, office, formal evenings and dates equally; gym is the only weak fit.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with a dark, spicy, and animalic profile, make it less suitable for casual or office wear. This is a scent for making a statement, perfectly suited for dates and formal events when you want to leave a memorable impression.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Oud accords and Oud, Pepper notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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