Precious Oud
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Oud Palao
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly polarising Mancera, Precious Oud swings from a 'skanky' initial hit to a 'scrumptious' gourmand Oud. Some call it an absolute banger, others a waste of money with an 'expired milk' smell. Definitely sample first, as this one is far from a safe blind buy.
Diptyque's Oud Palao is a brutally polarising, beast-mode oud-rose that you'll either adore for its rich, dirty elegance or recoil from its perceived barnyard skank. This is not for the faint-hearted; a true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 5% | 0% |
| Floral | 15% | 12% |
| Fruity | 2% | 0% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 28% | 26% |
| Warm | 14% | 19% |
| Woody | 24% | 26% |
| Earthy | 22% | 19% |
| Animalic | 12% | 11% |
| Fresh | 6% | 8% |
Mood
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong projection and longevity, combined with its complex and often intense oud-gourmand profile, make it less suitable for office or sport. However, its unique and rich character, with boozy, sweet, and woody accords, makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, Oud Palao is too intense for an office setting where it could easily overpower. Its dark, luxurious character and sensual depth makes it an excellent choice for formal events or intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Oud, Sweet accords and Sandalwood, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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