Le Oud XI by Contraband
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Le Oud XI: A Woody Oriental Built on Contrast Le Oud XI by Contraband is a unisex fragrance in the woody oriental family. It balances the raw depth of oud with a surprisingly bright burst of passion fruit. The composition opens with leather and pepper, softens through a floral heart, then settles into a smoky, resinous base. It’s a bold…
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Top
passion fruit
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Heart
Turkish rose
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Base
oud wood
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About Le Oud XI
Le Oud XI: A Woody Oriental Built on Contrast
Le Oud XI by Contraband is a unisex fragrance in the woody oriental family. It balances the raw depth of oud with a surprisingly bright burst of passion fruit.
The composition opens with leather and pepper, softens through a floral heart, then settles into a smoky, resinous base. It’s a bold scent with clear direction.
Top notes blend passion fruit, leather, and pepper. The passion fruit adds a juicy, tangy spark, while leather and pepper bring an immediate sense of warmth and edge.
The heart features Turkish rose, geranium, and tea. Rose and geranium create a smooth, slightly powdery floral texture, while tea lightens the composition and keeps it from feeling too heavy.
Base notes are built on oud wood, patchouli, incense, sandalwood, and vanilla. This is where the fragrance turns smoky and balsamic, with a deep amber undertone that anchors the blend.
The overall impression is woody, warm-spicy, and softly powdery. Vanilla and sandalwood round off the oud’s rugged side, giving the perfume a comfortable finish without losing intensity.
Contraband presents Le Oud XI as a unisex release with no listed launch year or perfumer. The composition still feels intentional: a modern oud that moves from fresh-spicy to balsamic with ease.
Perfume lovers who enjoy woody orientals, oud-heavy blends, and scents with a leathery, spicy character will find this most appealing.
Le Oud XI is a well-built woody oriental, pairing an unexpected fruity opening with a warm floral heart and an oud-driven base. It delivers presence and balance in equal measure.
Fruits, vegetables and nuts Musk, amber and animalic Spices Flowers Green, herbal and fougère Woods and mosses
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