Nostos
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blue Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
Nostos is Etat Libre d'Orange playing it safe, delivering a powerful oud-and-leather scent that’s a dead ringer for many others. It's a love-or-hate affair, with its extreme projection and divisive "burnt rubber" or "hospital" notes polarising opinion.
This one's a bit of a curveball. It's not your typical oud, leaning into a distinctly feminine, vintage vibe that will either enchant or entirely put you off. Definitely sample before you commit.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 6% | 6% |
| Floral | 16% | 16% |
| Fruity | 1% | 6% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 13% | 15% |
| Warm | 20% | 22% |
| Woody | 29% | 23% |
| Earthy | 10% | 10% |
| Animalic | 27% | 25% |
| Fresh | 5% | 7% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
This fragrance is an absolute beast in terms of longevity and sillage, making it far too overpowering for an office or casual setting. Its rich oud and leather accords are perfectly suited for formal events or a confident date night statement, particularly in colder weather.
Seasons
Occasions
Its distinctive and potent character, with prominent woody, leather, and floral accords, makes it ill-suited for casual wear or the office. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile shines in more intimate date settings or formal evening events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Leather, Musky accords and Oud, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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