Pure Oud
By KilianExtrait de Parfum2009
Side by side
Pure Oud vs. Petroleum
Petroleum rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Pure Oud | Petroleum | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker | Gérald Ghislain |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Pure Oud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Balsamic
Leather
Smoky
Petroleum
Animalic
Musky
Oud
Amber
Leather
Powdery
Aldehydic
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Saffron
AldehydesBergamotOrange
Heart
OudCopaiba Balsam
RoseAmber
Base
Guaiac WoodLabdanumAmber
OudLeatherWhite MuskCivetPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure Oud | Petroleum | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Pure Oud by Kilian was built for people who've moved past the idea that oud needs to smell like burning temple wood. This is oud with a Parisian education, refined, warm, and unapologetically opulent.Pure Oud
This is one of those scents people either lean into or pull away from. The animalic intensity splits opinions, but for anyone who wants oud that lives on skin rather than floating above it.Petroleum