Loewe 2025 EDT

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Bittersweet Oud

by Núria Cruelles

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Loewe Bittersweet Oud is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2025, created by Núria Cruelles. Bittersweet Oud settles into a heart of Earthy, Bitter Orange, Sandalwood, and Oud. Loewe's Bittersweet Oud carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Bittersweet Oud is a divisive choice in Loewe's lineup. You'll either love the unique citrus-oud fusion or find it a bizarre mishmash that doesn’t quite hit the mark.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Woody
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
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Bittersweet Oud Eau de Toilette 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

The earthy and slightly funky accords make this less suitable for a formal or office setting, while the intriguing nature of the scent offers casual wear and moderate dating potential.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Bittersweet Oud opens with a sharp, tangy burst of bitter orange, almost like slicing into a fruit that's just a touch past its prime. Beneath this is an earthy depth, with a whisper of sandalwood that provides a creamy foundation, but the oud-expected to be bold-takes a back seat here. As it settles, there's an unsettling muskiness that mingles with the citrus, creating an experience that tips toward the funky rather than the elegant. The dry down offers a muted woody echo, leaving a somewhat flat impression, lacking the promised allure of its namesake.

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