22 community ratings

Ode à l'Oudh

Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud

2021UnisexClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
22 ratings

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Ode à l'Oudh is a unisex scent that balances a fruity, sweet body with a smoky, leathery oud.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 21 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.7 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Saffron Bourbon vanilla Oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Creamy
Smoky

What does Ode à l'Oudh smell like?

Saffron, Bourbon vanilla and oud do the work together: the vanilla brings a creamy, gourmand softness, the saffron adds spicy warmth, and the oud gives a woody, faintly smoky depth. The oriental character leads and the sweetness is strong, but the dry side of the oud keeps it from turning sugary.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of voters is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather and evenings. Reef Reef 33 (White) and Maison Alhambra Oceana have a close profile.