Fragrance Du Bois 2015 EDP

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London Oud

by François Merle-Baudoin

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Fragrance Du Bois London Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2015, created by François Merle-Baudoin. London Oud opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mint, settles into a heart of White Flowers, Sea Water, Jasmine, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Oud, Patchouli, and Cardamom. Fragrance Du Bois's London Oud carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, London Oud is a fresh, minty aquatic with a barely-there oud that some adore for its unique sophistication and others dismiss as an overpriced designer copy with an off-putting opening. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
  • Energetic
  • Elegant
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London Oud 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, energetic profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for casual day wear and especially sport, where some find it thrives with perspiration. While long-lasting, its unique freshness prevents it from being too overwhelming for office or date settings, though it might be too casual for very formal events.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Opens with a zesty, invigorating blast of lemon, bergamot, and prominent spearmint, evoking a high-end barbershop vibe. This sharp freshness soon melds into a complex heart of sea water and delicate white florals, underpinned by a clean lavender. As it dries, hints of cedar and patchouli emerge, dusted with spicy nutmeg and cardamom, while the 'oud' remains a subtle, woody whisper rather than a dominant player, leaving a fresh, refined trail.

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