Pure Oud
By KilianExtrait de Parfum2009
Side by side
Pure Oud vs. Gao
Is Pure Oud better than Gao?
Gao projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SaffronOudAmber
OudWoodyWarm SpicyAmberEarthyBalsamicLeather
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Pure Oud and Gao?
| Pure Oud | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2009 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Calice Becker | Chris Maurice |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Pure Oud and Gao smell?
Pure Oud
Oud
Woody
Warm Spicy
Amber
Earthy
Balsamic
Leather
Smoky
Gao
Woody
Amber
Oud
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure Oud and Gao share?
Top
Saffron
Saffron
Heart
OudCopaiba Balsam
GurjumJuniper Berries
Base
Guaiac WoodLabdanumAmber
AmberPatchouliOud
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Guaiac WoodOud
Oud
Amber
Amber
Amber
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Pure Oud and Gao work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure Oud or Gao?
| Pure Oud | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Pure Oud and Gao?
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
For those who love it, Gao becomes an obsession. That medicinal saffron opening that divides opinion? It softens within the hour, and what remains is a warm, resinous oud that stays close and long.Gao
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