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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford Oud Fleur: a divisive journey into dark, dirty rose and animalic oud. Some declare it a masterpiece, a hauntingly beautiful blend. Others find it harsh and underwhelming, questioning its oud credentials entirely. For a scent now discontinued, it certainly leaves a memorable impression, for better or worse.
Pierre Montale's medicinal rose-oud composition - the softer, sweeter, more wearable sibling to Black Aoud. Saffron and Damascus rose lift a powdery oud-sandalwood core finished with a warm vanilla-amber glow.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 1% |
| Floral | 16% | 19% |
| Fruity | 3% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 3% |
| Sweet | 16% | 26% |
| Warm | 30% | 26% |
| Woody | 21% | 24% |
| Earthy | 16% | 19% |
| Animalic | 21% | 13% |
| Fresh | 6% | 3% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and potent, long-lasting nature, Oud Fleur is best reserved for evenings and cooler weather. Its luxurious blend of oud and rose makes it suitable for formal events and date nights, rather than a casual or office setting where it could be overpowering.
Seasons
Fragrantica voters split 100% winter, 93.1% fall - the dense rose-oud-sandalwood composition is firmly cold-weather. The vanilla-amber drydown is warming rather than fresh; summer at 28% is the weakest fit because the powdery oud feels stifling in heat.
Occasions
Night and evening coded at 85.4% of voters - the rose-oud composition is dressed-up. Strongest fit is formal evenings, date nights, and special occasions where the powdery-warm projection is welcome. Office is risky on more than one spray; casual fit is weak.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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