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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 isn't for the faint of heart, it's a bold, beast-mode oud-rose that'll divide opinion. If you like your scents challenging, unique, and with serious projection, then L'Oudh is an absolute steal.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 0% |
| Floral | 65% | 12% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 0% |
| Sweet | 30% | 17% |
| Warm | 65% | 21% |
| Woody | 85% | 32% |
| Earthy | 55% | 24% |
| Animalic | 30% | 17% |
| Fresh | 20% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its nuclear projection and challenging opening notes make it unsuitable for an office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines on a date or formal evening occasion where its bold, luxurious character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Oud, Rose, Woody accords and Rose, Oud notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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