Lancôme 2012 EDP

U ££ Acquired

L’Autre Oud

by Christophe Raynaud

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Lancôme L’Autre Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Christophe Raynaud. L’Autre Oud opens with Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron, Labdanum, and Clary Sage, settles into a heart of Amyris, and dries down to a base of Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Guaiac Wood. Lancôme's L’Autre Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper grower, a refined oud and rose that isn't for dabblers. It takes some getting used to the strong, almost medicinal opening, but trust us, the payoff is a beautiful, expensive-smelling dry down. Not a blind buy, but definitely a masterpiece for the oud-curious.
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L’Autre 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
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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong sillage and impressive longevity, L'Autre Oud is best reserved for occasions where it can truly shine without overwhelming. It's a bit too intense for a typical office setting, but perfectly suited for a romantic evening or formal event.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

L'Autre Oud opens with an assertive, almost leathery blend of labdanum, cypriol oil, and saffron, giving it an intriguing, slightly clinical edge. This quickly mellows into a rich heart where a dark, spicy rose emerges, perfectly balanced against the smoky, woody backdrop of oud and guaiac wood. The base settles into a deeply balsamic and earthy accord, with myrrh, patchouli, and oakmoss adding a luxurious, comforting depth that lingers for hours.

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