Ra'ed Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2013 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Black No. 05
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.
Antoine Lie's deliberately concealed Puredistance composition. A spicy oriental leather wrapped around an undisclosed core - smoke, oud, rose and a fougere skeleton readable beneath the dark. Whispers rather than shouts. Twelve-hour wear on skin.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 7% | 10% |
| Floral | 13% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 11% | 9% |
| Warm | 26% | 29% |
| Woody | 24% | 19% |
| Earthy | 18% | 24% |
| Animalic | 19% | 20% |
| Fresh | 8% | 6% |
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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
A leather-smoke-incense oriental at parfum strength sits firmly in cold-weather territory. Winter is the peak fit; fall close behind. Spring and summer expose the smoky leather as too heavy for warmth and humidity.
Occasions
Reads as formal evening fragrance at its peak - dinners, opera, ceremonial wear, dark suits and dark dresses. Date wear is excellent for close-quarters intimacy. Office tolerance is moderate (the dark character can read too statement for corporate); casual and sport wear are wrong fits.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Leather, Smoky, Woody accords and Incense, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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