Louis Cardin 2016 EDP

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Original Oud

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

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're into 'barnyard' oud, this is your jam; otherwise, steer well clear. It's affordable, hardcore animalic, and definitely not for the faint of heart.
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Original Oud Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Saffron50%
Heartas listed
Oud50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Musk33%
Sandalwood33%

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:
Winter
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and intensely animalic oud make it unsuitable for office wear. It could work for a daring date night or an evening event if worn lightly, but it's best suited for personal enjoyment or specific, casual settings where its boldness is appreciated, rather than for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Original Oud kicks off with a potent blast of unadulterated, earthy oud, hitting you with that unmistakable animalic funk. As it settles, a musky warmth emerges, intertwining with deep, dark patchouli and robust woody undertones. A hint of powdery softness tries to tame the wildness, but the overarching impression remains a raw, leathery power with a spicy edge.

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