L'Artisan Parfumeur 2009 EDP

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Al Oudh

by Bertrand Duchaufour

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Bertrand Duchaufour. Al Oudh opens with Date, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Caraway, Musk, Orange Blossom, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Al Oudh carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Al Oudh by L'Artisan Parfumeur is an utter provocateur. It's wildly divisive, with some finding it a deeply sensual masterpiece of animalic spice, while others recoil from its 'sweaty body odour' and 'unclean sex' vibe. Definitely not for the faint-hearted or those who prefer a polite crowd-pleaser.
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Al Oudh 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date

This fragrance is definitely not office-safe due to its polarizing and often described 'body odour' scent profile. It's best suited for intimate date nights and specific casual settings where its audacious character can be appreciated, rather than formal events or sports where it would be far too much.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Opening with a sweet, jammy burst of dried fruits and dates, balanced by the aromatic intrigue of caraway and pink pepper. The heart deepens with a rich, warm spice accord, carrying suggestions of earthy oud, though it's more about the musky-animalic undertone. The drydown settles into a sensual embrace of civet, sandalwood, and patchouli, softened by vanilla and myrrh, leaving a lingering, intimate warmth.

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