Oud de Carthage
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tonka Extraordinaire
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A truly luxurious blend, Oud de Carthage is a deep, warm amber-leather fragrance with an elegant touch of sweetness. While the 'oud' often takes a backseat, this Ropion creation delivers niche quality at a designer price point, making it a firm favourite for many, despite some finding it a bit too familiar.
This one's a divisive gourmand-adjacent amber. Some find it a deliciously nutty, inviting embrace, while for others, the incense and patchouli are just a bit much, veering into 'old book' or even 'Play-Doh' territory. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but a unique winter warmer if it clicks with your chemistry.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 49% | 46% |
| Warm | 30% | 22% |
| Woody | 6% | 9% |
| Earthy | 14% | 24% |
| Animalic | 11% | 3% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With its strong projection and deep, sweet profile, this scent is best suited for dates and formal occasions where its luxurious character can shine. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting, and definitely not one for the gym.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its rich, warm, and somewhat intense profile makes it less suitable for the office where subtlety is key. However, its cozy and sensual nature perfectly suits date nights and casual, intimate settings, especially in colder weather. It's a bit too bold for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Sweet, Balsamic accords and Labdanum, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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