Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2013 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Potion Royal Black
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Which Should You Buy?
Thierry Wasser's resin-saffron-leather oud for Les Absolus d'Orient - Western-tailored Arabian oud done right, with bone-dry agarwood, smoky olibanum and a leather-rose backbone. The polished niche oud Western buyers reach for.
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but mostly love. It's a dark, captivating rose and leather combo, punching well above its weight for a designer scent. If you can still find it, grab it - it's niche quality and an absolute beast of performance.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 7% |
| Floral | 18% | 13% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 7% |
| Sweet | 7% | 11% |
| Warm | 27% | 22% |
| Woody | 27% | 21% |
| Earthy | 20% | 14% |
| Animalic | 24% | 21% |
| Fresh | 5% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fragrantica voters split 100% winter, 88.9% fall - the resinous oud-leather-incense composition is firmly cold-weather. Summer at 18.3% is the weakest fit because the smoky depth feels oppressive in heat.
Occasions
Night-coded at 90.1% of voters - the leather-incense-oud profile is firmly evening wear. Formal occasions and date nights where statement projection is welcome are the natural setting; office is risky on more than a single light spray; casual is weaker fit.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beastly projection and longevity, this is too assertive for most office environments. It shines for romantic dates and formal evening events, with some reviewers noting its versatility for dressing up or down on colder nights.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Smoky, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Leather notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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