Oud Or is a Woody, Spicy, Floral scent created for Men and Women in 2023 by perfumers Luca Maffei and Antoine Lie.
Review
This is a gentle Oud scent. Rose and Raspberry blend with Saffron to create a bright and spicy opening while Leathery Labdanum and Patchouli create an earthy warmth and Iso E Super adds a soft Amber essence. Oud and Guaiac Wood combine in the base, with Vanilla coming up right behind helping to keep the intensity tempered. Overall it’s an almost aromatic, bright spicy, subtly smoky, woody scent with faint hints of the Raspberry and Saffron. Over time it mellows out and some of the sweetness comes through more, but it remains warm and spicy and earthy. There is something playful about the composition, but it has a very elegant vibe. It has a soft opulence and is very easy to wear for an Oud scent. Its blend of warmth and brightness makes it feel perfect for formal occasions in the Fall and Winter, and is a great scent for times when you want to make an impression or simply feel your best. It feels softer than most Oud fragrances, but will last on the skin for hours. It has a similar vibe to a cross between Oud Imperial from Imperial Extrait from Perris Monte Carlo and Cavort from Fragrance du Bois.
Inspiration
Oud Or takes inspiration from the fascinating atmosphere of the Middle East where rich history and traditions are kept alive and still captivate us today.
Notes
This scent opens softly with Raspberry adding a subtle zing to Rose and Orange Blossom. These lighter notes help to mellow out the earthiness of the heart. Leathery Labdanum and Patchouli add an earthy warmth, with Iso E Super and Cashmeran bringing an Ambery warmth. The Geranium helps the floral essences to linger without being too loud. In the base, Cedarwood adds a brightness to the Oud and Guaiac Wood, while Vanilla adds a very faint sweetness that helps the Oud and Guaiac Wood from becoming too intense. Overall it is a soft Oud scent that will captivate the senses.
Top Notes: Rose, Raspberry, Orange Blossom
Heart Notes: Labdanum, Saffron, Iso E Super, Patchouli, Geranium, Cashmeran
Base Notes: Oud, Guaiac Wood, Cedarwood, Vanilla
