Lamasat Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Lamasat Oud
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2020 Year 2020
£ Price Tier ££
Le Bois Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Le Bois Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lamasat Oud
Lamasat Oud is the well-loved budget alternative if you want to smell like Carved Oud or a better-performing Oud Wood. It's a crowd-pleasing, smooth oud creation, though some find it lacks character or even smells like PVC pipe glue.
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Our Verdict - Le Bois Noir
If you're after a sophisticated, deep woody scent that doesn't scream for attention, Le Bois Noir is a solid contender. It's a classy, versatile option that punches above its weight without reinventing the wheel.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 3% 1%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 0% 0%
Sweet 7% 13%
Warm 7% 10%
Woody 49% 52%
Earthy 27% 22%
Animalic 23% 13%
Fresh 8% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lamasat Oud EdP
Le Bois Noir EdP

Notes

Only in Le Bois Noir
Cedar 67% Guaiac Wood 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 62% vs 44%
Only in Lamasat Oud
Patchouli 38%
Only in Le Bois Noir
Resin 33% Labdanum 22%

Accords

Lamasat Oud Le Bois Noir
100%
Woody
100%
77%
Oud
66%
Musky
58%
57%
Powdery
63%
49%
Patchouli
48%
Balsamic
48%
Amber
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Oud
77%
Musky shared
66%
58%
Powdery shared
57%
63%
Patchouli shared
49%
48%
48%
47%

Performance

Lamasat Oud Le Bois Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lamasat Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate to strong performance and sophisticated woody-musky profile make it suitable for dates and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming. While adaptable for casual wear, its elegance might be too much for everyday errands, and it's definitely not for sports.

Le Bois Noir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its woody and musky profile, this scent is incredibly versatile for daily wear, from casual outings to a professional office setting where it won't overpower. It's too refined for sportswear, but transitions well to a relaxed evening date or a smart-casual event.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
92%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Patchouli, Guaiac Wood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lamasat Oud
Le Bois Noir
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