Parfums Caron 2024 EDP

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Oud Excelsa

by Jean Jacques

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Parfums Caron Oud Excelsa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Jean Jacques. Parfums Caron's Oud Excelsa carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Oud Excelsa is a surprisingly sophisticated and incredibly wearable European take on oud. It's a bit of a slow burner for some, revealing its true elegance over time, but generally a crowd-pleaser for those who appreciate refined complexity.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Modern
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Oud Excelsa 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage make it suitable for occasions where you want to be noticed without overpowering. The elegant and sophisticated blend, particularly the absence of 'barnyard' oud, makes it perfect for dates and formal events, but it can also be dressed down for a chic casual vibe.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Opens with a rich, aromatic blast of cardamom and coffee, evoking a photorealistic Arabic brew, before transitioning into a smoky, woody heart. The oud is polished and smooth, deftly avoiding any 'barnyard' funk, complemented by a delicate, subtly sweet rose and the green-earthy touch of papyrus. The drydown settles into a warm, resinous depth with hints of pine tar and cedar, creating an intriguing, long-lasting scent that's both modern and deeply comforting.

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