L'Oudh
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2009 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Patchouli Nobile
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
L'Oudh is a truly polarising beast, a 'love it or hate it' affair where petrol and rubber meet raw, earthy oud. It's a challenging wear that demands appreciation for its uncompromising, naturalistic approach to a dark, animalic aroma.
Patchouli Nobile is a love-it-or-hate-it patchouli powerhouse. Fans laud its sophisticated, earthy warmth, while detractors find it too old-fashioned or just plain funky. It's a proper statement scent for those who dare to dabble in the darker side of woody-amber fragrances.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 8% |
| Floral | 12% | 6% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 13% | 16% |
| Warm | 23% | 25% |
| Woody | 35% | 28% |
| Earthy | 20% | 27% |
| Animalic | 10% | 4% |
| Fresh | 9% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
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Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and often challenging opening notes of gasoline and rubber, L'Oudh is entirely unsuitable for office wear and too bold for most casual settings. Its dark, opulent character makes it more fitting for formal evenings or a daring date, but it's certainly not a crowd-pleaser.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its dominant woody-amber accords, make it too commanding for everyday office wear. However, these same characteristics, especially its rich and sensual profile, lend themselves perfectly to date nights and formal events, though it's also robust enough for cooler-weather casual excursions.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Earthy accords and Cedar, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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