Ra'ed Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2017 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper statement, not for the faint of heart or those seeking universal affection. It's bold, unapologetic, and divisive - you'll either love its rugged character or be put off by its eccentricities. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like your fragrances challenging.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 2% |
| Floral | 13% | 18% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 11% | 7% |
| Warm | 26% | 27% |
| Woody | 24% | 27% |
| Earthy | 18% | 20% |
| Animalic | 19% | 24% |
| Fresh | 8% | 5% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and distinct, non-mass-pleasing character make it unsuitable for office wear. While bold, its rugged leather and oud notes might be too intense for some dates, but it can shine in casual settings, especially in cooler weather. It lacks the polish for most formal events.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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