Diptyque 2015 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Oud Palao

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Diptyque Oud Palao is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015. Oud Palao opens with Oud and Rose, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Tobacco, Labdanum, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Cistus Incanus, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Diptyque's Oud Palao carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Diptyque's Oud Palao is a brutally polarising, beast-mode oud-rose that you'll either adore for its rich, dirty elegance or recoil from its perceived barnyard skank. This is not for the faint-hearted; a true love-it-or-hate-it scent.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Oud Palao Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beast-mode projection and longevity, Oud Palao is too intense for an office setting where it could easily overpower. Its dark, luxurious character and sensual depth makes it an excellent choice for formal events or intimate dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a dark, decadent rose entwined with a potent, animalic oud, sweetened by a hint of rum and vanilla. A camphorous woody depth is underscored by earthy patchouli and smoky tobacco, creating a complex, almost ancient incense-like aura. This is a scent that doesn't just sit on the skin but melds into it, evolving from a challenging opening to a surprisingly smooth, rich drydown.

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