Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
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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 one's a game of patience; the divisive opening needs to be pushed through to reach the sophisticated, woody core. If you love a rich frankincense and oud blend, stick with it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 6% |
| Floral | 18% | 23% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 8% |
| Sweet | 7% | 6% |
| Warm | 27% | 23% |
| Woody | 27% | 26% |
| Earthy | 20% | 20% |
| Animalic | 24% | 16% |
| 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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While quite strong, its sophisticated and complex nature makes it suitable for formal settings and dates. Many find it office-appropriate despite its uniqueness, but the initial, somewhat challenging opening might not be for every casual or sport wearer.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fresh Spicy, Amber, Oud accords and Oud, Geranium notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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