Boucheron 2017 EDP

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Oud de Carthage

by Dominique Ropion , Claire Liégent

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Boucheron Oud de Carthage is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Dominique Ropion and Claire Liégent. Oud de Carthage opens with Honey and Incense, and settles into a heart of Tonka Bean and Labdanum. Boucheron's Oud de Carthage carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly luxurious blend, Oud de Carthage is a deep, warm amber-leather fragrance with an elegant touch of sweetness. While the 'oud' often takes a backseat, this Ropion creation delivers niche quality at a designer price point, making it a firm favourite for many, despite some finding it a bit too familiar.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
  • Subtle
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Oud de Carthage Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Honey50%
Incense50%
Heartas listed
Labdanum50%
Tonka Bean50%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and deep, sweet profile, this scent is best suited for dates and formal occasions where its luxurious character can shine. It's a bit too bold for a typical office setting, and definitely not one for the gym.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Upon first spray, you're wrapped in a sophisticated embrace of sweet honey and the gentle, smoky tendrils of incense. As it evolves, the heart reveals a smooth, balsamic labdanum intertwined with creamy tonka bean, adding a comforting warmth. The base settles into a refined leather, accompanied by a soft, woody oud that's less animalic and more akin to polished timber. It's a rich, seamless evolution reminiscent of a warm, spiced liqueur.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 15 October

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