The Gate Fragrances Paris 2025 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

Under Oud

by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel

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The Gate Fragrances Paris Under Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025, created by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel. Under Oud opens with Geranium, Pepper, Frankincense, and Plum, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oud, Guaiac Wood, and Oakmoss. The Gate Fragrances Paris's Under Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Seriously, this isn't for the faint-hearted. It's a bold, unapologetic oud that demands attention - you'll either love its dark, complex embrace or recoil in horror. Divisive, for sure.
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Under Oud Extrait 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Built on woody, leather and warm spicy - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This extrait's potent oud and heavy woody-animalic accords make it far too dominating for an office setting or casual wear. It shines on dates or formal events where its commanding presence can be appreciated without overwhelming a small space.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Under Oud bursts open with a striking frankincense and spicy pepper hit, tempered by a rich, jammy plum and hints of aromatic geranium. As it settles, a robust heart of cedar and sandalwood emerges, deepened by earthy vetiver and patchouli, with a smoky whisper of fir resin and a leathery saffron warmth. The dry down is an absolute powerhouse: animalic castoreum and deep oud melt into guaiac wood, softened by a creamy vanilla and tonka, all underpinned by sensual musk and a mossy depth.

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