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Caron

Secret Oud (2009) (Eau de Parfum)

Perfumer: Richard Fraysse

2009WomenClassic
7.6/ 10
Community score
33 ratings
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Caron Secret Oud is a floral, spicy Eau de Parfum built around oud, damask rose absolute and saffron; it has been discontinued, and it suits women who like a dark, resinous scent.

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How does it perform?

From 33 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
6.3 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Floral
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous
  7. Earthy
  8. Smoky

What does Secret Oud (2009) (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

The scent reads as a single whole: oud and Atlas cedar lay a woody, smoky base, while damask rose absolute and jasmine add a soft floral layer over it. Saffron and spikenard bring a spicy, earthy warmth, and amber with Cistus creticus gives it a resinous, slightly animalic depth.

Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters call it feminine more often than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine.

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 40%
    Autumn
  • 35%
    Winter
  • 19%
    Spring
  • 6%
    Summer
  • Nighttime
    31%
  • Evening
    31%
  • Casual
    19%
  • Daytime
    12%
  • Office
    8%

Least picked for the office.

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