Louis Cardin 2016 EDP

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Credible Oud

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Louis Cardin Credible Oud is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Credible Oud opens with Saffron, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Louis Cardin's Credible Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a classic love-it-or-hate-it, with some calling it a masterpiece and others finding it too harsh or feminine. Many liken it to Mugler's Alien, so if you're a fan of those heady white florals, Credible Oud is worth sampling.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Credible Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Saffron100%
Heartas listed
Jasmine100%
Baseas listed
Musk36%
Cedar34%
Sandalwood30%

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
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and dominant white floral character make it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. It's much better suited for dates or formal events where its bold presence can shine, though its versatility could extend to more dressed-up casual engagements.

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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Credible Oud opens with a vibrant, almost spicy kick of saffron, quickly giving way to a dominant, intoxicating jasmine that takes centre stage. As it settles, a clean, smooth musk emerges, perfectly rounded by creamy sandalwood and a subtle hint of cedar. Despite the name, traditional oud isn't the star here; instead, it's a rich white floral symphony with a woody, musky backdrop.

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Complement

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