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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 is a bold, dark, woody oud with a strong leathery character that, confusingly, some find an inoffensive crowd-pleaser and others a petroleum-soaked villain. It's a statement scent for those who like to stand out, but be warned that some find the dry-down disappointing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 1% |
| Floral | 65% | 24% |
| Fruity | 10% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 2% |
| Sweet | 30% | 17% |
| Warm | 65% | 17% |
| Woody | 85% | 27% |
| Earthy | 55% | 20% |
| Animalic | 30% | 16% |
| Fresh | 20% | 6% |
Mood
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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and dark, woody-oud nature, Nero Oudh is best suited for evening wear and formal events where it can make a statement. Its intensity means it might be too much for casual daytime or office settings, as several reviews highlight its bold and long-lasting presence.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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