Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2017 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Scherma
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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.
Scherma isn't reinventing the wheel, but it delivers proper Italian style and surprising versatility. It's an elegant, warm, and spicy leather that just works, proving that classics endure for a reason.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 0% |
| Floral | 18% | 21% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 7% | 13% |
| Warm | 27% | 22% |
| Woody | 27% | 24% |
| Earthy | 20% | 15% |
| Animalic | 24% | 28% |
| Fresh | 5% | 3% |
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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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm, sophisticated accords make it suitable for a range of settings. It's versatile enough for both daytime and evening wear, lending an elegant touch without being overbearing.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Saffron, Geranium notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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