Cartier 2016 Parfum

U ££££ Acquired

Oud Absolu

by Mathilde Laurent

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Cartier Oud Absolu is a Parfum launched in 2016, created by Mathilde Laurent. Cartier's Oud Absolu carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Oud Absolu is a one-note study listing only oud. With so little to go on, expect a dark, woody scent that is serious in tone and aimed at unisex wearers who like oud on its own.
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  • Woody
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
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Oud Absolu Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Allas listed
Oud100%

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

About

Oud Absolu lists just one note, oud, so there is no pyramid to walk through. That makes it a focused, single-idea fragrance: a dark, resinous wood that sits deep and smoky. It is a simple composition on paper, and how it wears depends on how rich the oud is. Expect something warm, serious and woody that suits cooler weather and evenings.

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