Oud Absolu
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Side by side
Oud Absolu vs. Oud Wood
Oud Absolu rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Oud Absolu | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2007 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Mathilde Laurent | Richard Herpin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Oud Absolu
Oud
Fresh Spicy
Resinous
Woody
Amber
Oud Wood
Woody
Warm Spicy
Oud
Aromatic
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
RosewoodCardamomSichuan PepperPink Pepper
Heart—
Agarwood (Oud)OudBrazilian RosewoodVanilla
Base
Oud
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Oud Absolu | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is concentrated oud without apology. It's the fragrance that walks into a room and stays. Either you're ready for that level of commitment, or you're not.Oud Absolu
Oud without the intimidating punch. This takes that precious, sometimes brutal note and polishes it into something you'll actually want to smell on yourself. That's the move here, and it pays off.Oud Wood
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Oud Absolu | Oud Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $195.00ecosmetics |
| 1.7 oz | — | $228.89fragrancenet |
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