Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2020 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Serenity
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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.
Prepare yourself for Serenity - a challenging, animalic leather beast with cumin that some will adore instantly, and others will need to approach with extreme caution. It's a statement, certainly not for the faint-hearted.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 21% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 7% | 10% |
| Warm | 27% | 32% |
| Woody | 27% | 12% |
| Earthy | 20% | 17% |
| Animalic | 24% | 37% |
| Fresh | 5% | 3% |
Mood
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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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its immense strength and animalic leather profile make it unsuitable for office or casual wear. This is a powerful scent best reserved for special occasions or evening wear where its bold presence can be appreciated, as highlighted by many reviewers. Some note its refined quality makes it suitable for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Leather, Warm Spicy accords and Saffron, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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