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Which Should You Buy?
A polished, well-built rose-oud from Lutens' Gratte-Ciel range - saffron, rose, agarwood, and a leather-and-patchouli base. Competent rather than visionary, but a clean entry point into the rose-oud canon.
This one's a divisive oud, with some finding it a sophisticated, elegant take on a smoky oud-leather combo. Others, however, are left disappointed by its perceived lack of strength and projection, especially for an "Extrait".
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 0% |
| Floral | 65% | 16% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 30% | 18% |
| Warm | 65% | 31% |
| Woody | 85% | 28% |
| Earthy | 55% | 25% |
| Animalic | 30% | 20% |
| Fresh | 20% | 1% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Rose-oud and patchouli body reads warmest in autumn and winter; saffron edge keeps the spring shoulder workable. Too heavy for summer day-wear.
Occasions
Polished oud-rose with leather suits date and formal evenings best; cool-weather casual works; not for sport, and the oud signature is too distinctive for warm-weather office.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
The dominant oud and leather accords suggest a boldness that might not suit a typical office environment. However, its sophisticated and mysterious character makes it ideal for evening dates and formal events, though some users reported issues with sillage. It's too heavy and complex for casual or sport wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Leather, Fresh Spicy accords and Saffron, Rose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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