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Pur Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Pur Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2021 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
RP Wood Eau de Parfum bottle RP Wood EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pur Oud EDP
Louis Vuitton Pur Oud is an olfactory journey that polarises like few others. It's a challenging, unapologetically raw oud for those who understand and appreciate the animalic nuances of the note, not for the faint-hearted or those seeking mass appeal. Be warned: it's love it or gag.
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Our Verdict - RP Wood EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Pur Oud - a oud fragrance led by Oud, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pur Oud EDP
RP Wood EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 100% vs 100%
Only in Pur Oud
Musk 50% Amber 50%
Only in RP Wood
Helvetolide 100%

Accords

Pur Oud RP Wood
100%
Oud
90%
Woody
78%
Amber
54%
Oud shared
100%
90%
78%
54%

Performance

Pur Oud RP Wood
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pur Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Also Works:
Formal

Given its extreme sillage and intensely animalic opening, Pur Oud is completely unsuitable for office or casual daytime wear where it's likely to offend. While it might suit a very specific type of formal evening event, its polarizing nature makes it a risky choice even for dates, unless your companion shares your love for unapologetic oud.

RP Wood

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The oud character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its oud, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
15%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pur Oud EDP
RP Wood EDP
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