
Decision
AmouageEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Decision rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
| Decision | Lao Oud Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Elixir |
| Launched | 2025 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Quentin Bisch | Dmitry Bortnikoff |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Decision
Lao Oud Elixir
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Decision | Lao Oud Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Not your typical oud incense overload. Decision trades expected brute force for something sharper, almost cerebral. Cardamom and pink pepper demand presence, while myrrh and vanilla keep it grounded.Decision
Forty-five percent concentration. Built for impact. Lao Oud Elixir doesn't ease in, doesn't ask permission. The oud is raw, the coffee is dark, and the beeswax holds everything together like a closed.Lao Oud Elixir