Purple Oud
DiorEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Purple Oud vs. Sur la Route
Is Purple Oud better than Sur la Route?
Purple Oud projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Pink Pepper
citrus
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 Purple Oud and Sur la Route?
| Purple Oud | Sur la Route | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | François Demachy | Jacques Cavallier Belletrud |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Purple Oud and Sur la Route smell?
Purple Oud
Oud
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Soft Spicy
Sweet
Metallic
Fresh Spicy
Leather
Sur la Route
Citrus
Fresh
Green
Woody
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Purple Oud and Sur la Route share?
Top
Orange
BergamotLemonPink Pepper
Heart—
GrassHedioneNutmegCardamom
Base
OudSaffronPink Pepper
CedarwoodLeatherIso E SuperPatchouliPeru Balsam
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Purple Oud or Sur la Route?
| Purple Oud | Sur la Route | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Purple Oud and Sur la Route?
The blood orange in the opening hits with presence, tart and immediate. But beneath that bold citrus sits polished oud, the kind that feels warm and refined rather than heavy.Purple Oud
Some people want a fragrance that fills the room. Sur la Route is for the person who's already there. Quiet presence, refined structure, a leather drydown that rewards attention.Sur la Route
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