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| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 2009 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Midnight Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
A polished, well-built rose-oud from Lutens' Gratte-Ciel range - saffron, rose, agarwood, and a leather-and-patchouli base. Competent rather than visionary, but a clean entry point into the rose-oud canon.
A divisive take on the classic rose-oud, Midnight Oud is a bold statement. While some find its opening challenging - think 'burned plastic' or 'gasoline' - patient wearers are rewarded with a dark, sophisticated dry down. Definitely not for the shy, but a must-try for oud newcomers and dark romantic souls alike.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 8% |
| Floral | 65% | 18% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 3% |
| Sweet | 30% | 18% |
| Warm | 65% | 15% |
| Woody | 85% | 24% |
| Earthy | 55% | 20% |
| Animalic | 30% | 16% |
| Fresh | 20% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Rose-oud and patchouli body reads warmest in autumn and winter; saffron edge keeps the spring shoulder workable. Too heavy for summer day-wear.
Occasions
Polished oud-rose with leather suits date and formal evenings best; cool-weather casual works; not for sport, and the oud signature is too distinctive for warm-weather office.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong opening, significant sillage, and long-lasting nature, this scent is ill-suited for the office. It excels in intimate date settings and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather, where its bold character can shine without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Rose, Oud, Warm Spicy accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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