Pure Oud
By KilianExtrait de Parfum2009
Side by side
Pure Oud vs. Gao
Gao projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
Saffron
Saffron
Heart
OudCopaiba Balsam
GurjumJuniper Berries
Base
Guaiac WoodLabdanumAmber
AmberPatchouliOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Pure Oud | Gao | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
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