16 community ratings

Bittersweet Oud

Name: Bittersweet Oud
Brand: Loewe

Perfumer: Núria Cruelles Borrull

2025UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

8.4/ 10

Community score
16 ratings

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Loewe Bittersweet Oud is a unisex scent that lives up to its name: the sharp brightness of bitter orange sits beside the smoky, woody depth of oud.

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How does it perform?

From 15 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.1 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.0 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Sandalwood Bitter orange Oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Smoky

What does Bittersweet Oud smell like?

The notes are just three: sandalwood, bitter orange and oud. A citrusy, fruity sweetness rests on a spicy, oriental base, with the woody and smoky side taking the lead and a faint animal warmth behind it.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though the votes are few. With such a dense, characterful build, it wears more comfortably in cool weather and in the evening. Mair Botanics Safran Royal and Cartier Oud & Santal (Parfum) have a close profile.