The Gate Fragrances Paris 2025 Extrait

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Pure Oudiction

by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel

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The Gate Fragrances Paris Pure Oudiction is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel. Pure Oudiction opens with Mate, Cardamom, Sage, and Cannabis, settles into a heart of Suede, Licorice, Hay, and Canadian Fir Balsam, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oud, and Patchouli. The Gate Fragrances Paris's Pure Oudiction carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper head-turner, alright. Pure Oudiction delivers a bold, green, and slightly illicit vibe that certainly isn't for shrinking violets. Definitely takes a certain confidence to pull off, but it'll get you noticed.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Warm
Pure Oudiction Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam19%

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
Also Works:
Spring

Its green, aromatic and herbal composition leans towards autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and unique profile make it less suited for an office setting, but it absolutely shines on a date or for an evening out. The sophisticated blend, despite its edgy cannabis, can work for formal events if applied sparingly, making it versatile for social occasions.

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

  • 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

Pure Oudiction kicks off with an unusual, herbaceous blast of mate, sage, and a distinct cannabis note that's green rather than smoky. This intriguing opening settles into a leathery heart of suede and dry hay, with a touch of sweet, earthy liquorice. The base grounds it all with a robust trio of woody oud, damp patchouli, and earthy vetiver, creating a fragrance that feels both ancient and utterly modern, with a lingering warmth.

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