Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum bottle Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel
Edp Concentration Extrait
U Gender U
2017 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier ££££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum
Thierry Wasser's resin-saffron-leather oud for Les Absolus d'Orient - Western-tailored Arabian oud done right, with bone-dry agarwood, smoky olibanum and a leather-rose backbone. The polished niche oud Western buyers reach for.
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Our Verdict - Mirach Extrait
Mirach is a divisive but ultimately beloved golden oud. While some find it too sweet or feminine, many celebrate its luxurious, clean take on the rose-oud combo, calling it a hidden gem for its quality and value at discounter prices.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 5%
Floral 18% 18%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 7% 13%
Warm 27% 23%
Woody 27% 17%
Earthy 20% 25%
Animalic 24% 23%
Fresh 5% 10%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel EdP
Mirach Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 62% vs 28%
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Geranium 38%
Shared Notes
Oud 43% vs 33%
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Rose 30% Cedar 27%
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Leather 40% Frankincense 35% Guaiac Wood 26%

Accords

Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum Mirach Extrait
100%
Oud
100%
89%
Leather
69%
Amber
78%
74%
Warm Spicy
68%
68%
Woody
66%
Rose
67%
63%
Fresh Spicy
52%
Vanilla
58%
52%
Animalic
49%
49%
Metallic
45%
Balsamic
49%
47%
Smoky
Floral
45%
Oud shared
100%
100%
89%
Amber shared
69%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
74%
68%
68%
Rose shared
66%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
63%
52%
58%
Animalic shared
52%
49%
Metallic shared
49%
45%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum Mirach Extrait
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Fragrantica voters split 100% winter, 88.9% fall - the resinous oud-leather-incense composition is firmly cold-weather. Summer at 18.3% is the weakest fit because the smoky depth feels oppressive in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Night-coded at 90.1% of voters - the leather-incense-oud profile is firmly evening wear. Formal occasions and date nights where statement projection is welcome are the natural setting; office is risky on more than a single light spray; casual is weaker fit.

Mirach Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong projection, Mirach is best suited for special occasions like formal events and date nights where it can truly shine without overwhelming. Its density and richness make it too much for everyday casual wear or office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
80%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Oud, Warm Spicy, Amber accords and Saffron, Oud notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Les Absolus d'Orient Oud Essentiel Eau de Parfum
Mirach Extrait
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