Purple Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Purple Wood
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Which Should You Buy?
Francois Demachy's polished Western reading of oud for La Collection Privee, with saffron, pink pepper and orange brightening a dry vetiver-and-oud spine. The 'oud for people who do not like oud' - and the entry point most Dior buyers actually own.
This is a seriously woody scent, so realistic you'll feel like you've just left a carpenter's workshop. A genuine clone of the much pricier Purple Oud, offering fantastic value. Don't let the community score fool you; it's a hidden gem for oud lovers.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 26% |
| Floral | 4% | 5% |
| Fruity | 3% | 9% |
| Green | 3% | 0% |
| Sweet | 11% | 12% |
| Warm | 25% | 30% |
| Woody | 37% | 22% |
| Earthy | 20% | 14% |
| Animalic | 20% | 20% |
| Fresh | 7% | 12% |
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fragrantica voters split 100% fall and 99.7% winter as the two strongest seasons - the dry vetiver-saffron-oud accord lands as a cold-weather composition. Spring works on shoulder-weather days; summer is the weakest fit because the woody-amber depth feels heavy in heat.
Occasions
The polished, low-animalic profile makes this one of the few opening-line Maison Privees genuinely office-safe (Fragrantica pros include 'safe for work environments' and 'sophisticated polished and professional character'). Strongest fit is evening date and formal dinners; casual lean is moderate; gym wear is a non-starter.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong, distinctive oud and woody character with above-average longevity, this is better suited for settings where it won't overwhelm. It's too assertive for the office but offers a confident touch for dates or casual evenings, while remaining somewhat versatile for formal events if applied sparingly.
Where to buy
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