Al Oudh
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Tonkade
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Al Oudh by L'Artisan Parfumeur is an utter provocateur. It's wildly divisive, with some finding it a deeply sensual masterpiece of animalic spice, while others recoil from its 'sweaty body odour' and 'unclean sex' vibe. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer a polite crowd-pleaser.
A truly gorgeous tonka-vanilla bomb with impressive staying power that's garnered a passionate following among gourmand lovers, though a few find it a bit too sweet and linear, or even pick up an unfortunate 'play-doh' note. Utterly addictive to most.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 3% |
| Floral | 8% | 5% |
| Fruity | 8% | 5% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 31% | 33% |
| Warm | 28% | 23% |
| Woody | 14% | 20% |
| Earthy | 13% | 14% |
| Animalic | 12% | 13% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This fragrance is definitely not office-safe due to its polarizing and often described 'body odour' scent profile. It's best suited for intimate date nights and specific casual settings where its audacious character can be appreciated, rather than formal events or sports where it would be far too much.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong vanilla and amber accords, Tonkade leans quite rich and sweet, making it ideal for date nights and colder weather casual wear. Its impressive longevity and sillage could be a bit much for an office environment, but it's refined enough for some formal settings if applied lightly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Sweet accords and Dried Fruits, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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