Lancôme 2024 EDP

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Absolue Oud Bouquet

by Fabrice Pellegrin

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Lancôme Absolue Oud Bouquet is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Fabrice Pellegrin. Absolue Oud Bouquet opens with Pink Pepper and Saffron, settles into a heart of Rose, Rose, and Praline, and dries down to a base of Oud, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Benzoin. Lancôme's Absolue Oud Bouquet carries an Acquired verdict, an elemental-led wear.

A lavish, intensely sweet oud-rose that blankets you in praline and creamy woods - not for the faint of heart, but a showstopper for winter nights and occasions demanding unapologetic opulence.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Absolue Oud Bouquet Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron71%
Pink Pepper29%
Heartas listed
Rose38%
Praline36%
Rose27%
Baseas listed
Oud59%
Vanilla21%
Benzoin12%
Labdanum9%

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense sweet oud and praline, coupled with rich roses and lactonic facets, make this best for cold weather - it shines in fall and winter, but can be cloying in heat. Spring is possible on cold evenings; summer use is very limited.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a bold, opulent scent most suited to formal events or romantic evenings where its projection and luxurious aura can be appreciated. Too rich and assertive for the office or casual daytime, and not at all sporty.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, AQUA / WATER / EAU, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CI 14700/ RED 4, CI 15510/ORANGE 4, CI 17200 / RED 33, CI 42090 / BLUE 1, GERANIOL, EUGENOL, ISOEUGENOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, CITRONELLOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Absolue Oud Bouquet Eau de Parfum envelops the senses in a sumptuous fusion of rich oud, velvety Centifolia rose, and mouthwatering praline. Waves of nutty and lactonic gourmand notes melt seamlessly into creamy vanilla, amber, and resinous woods, creating an addictive, syrupy trail. The sweetness is profound but elegantly balanced by the floral heart and dense woody backbone, conjuring images of dark velvet, golden candlelight, and forbidden desserts. This is a fragrance for those who seek opulence and drama, perfect for cold evenings and unforgettable entrances.

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