La Douleur Exquise
Les Abstraits2022
Side by side
La Douleur Exquise vs. Overture Man
La Douleur Exquise peaks in fall, while Overture Man belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| La Douleur Exquise | Overture Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Antoine Lie | Karine Vinchon-Spehner |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
La Douleur Exquise
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Rose
Leather
Patchouli
Balsamic
Smoky
Overture Man
Warm Spicy
Amber
Woody
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Balsamic
Animalic
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Bulgarian Rose AbsoluteTurkish Rose AbsoluteFrankincenseIris Pallida
CognacCuminCardamomSaffronGingerGrapefruit
Heart
CloveCuminSaffron
MyrrhCinnamonBenzoinLabdanumMastic or LentisquePatchouliGeranium
Base
Castoreum absoluteAtlas CedarMyrrhIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish Labdanum
Animalic NotesSmokeIncenseLeatherSandalwoodClary Sage
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| La Douleur Exquise | Overture Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
If you want a polite rose fragrance, look elsewhere. La Douleur Exquise is intense, resinous, and unapologetically dark from the first spray to the final drydown.La Douleur Exquise
Overture Man does not whisper. It announces itself with cumin and cognac, demands attention with incense and leather. This is for those who want to be noticed, not for those seeking subtlety.Overture Man