Oud Palao Eau de Parfum

15 reseñas

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• drakecito

  November 23, 2015

  

  I started with some hesitation about that oud, which can sometimes be a dealbreaker for me, but Oud Palao has really won me over. It’s that dirty, smoky oud you’re looking for, but with just the right density: not too heavy, not too ethereal. After that dark opening, the tobacco takes over and becomes the star: dry, no sugar. Although Fragrantica lists it as ‘sweet,’ I don’t feel it that way; the vanilla is very muted. As it dries down, it gets more resinous with balsamics and sandalwood in the background, and the rose blends in so much you almost can’t distinguish it. Sometimes I feel it lacks a bit more punch to break the seriousness, but that’s just my take. The longevity is beast mode, easily over 15 hours, with a powerful trail but not a bomb. Highly recommended if you like oud and tobacco.

• uhm

  April 21, 2017

  

  Honestly, I noticed it lasting well for over 12 hours. It doesn’t project as much as Ispahan does for me; it actually reminds me more of Goutal or Ferrari because of that sweet note I can’t quite identify, maybe tonka or vanilla, probably coming from the rose. The dryness of the tobacco and the character of the oud give it a dirty, tough vibe, similar to Dior but rougher. By the end, the sweetness fades quite a bit. Given the current state of the market, I think it’s a good price for what it offers.

• uhm

  April 30, 2017

  

  The truth is, I noticed it well for more than 12 hours. The scent, despite being compared a lot to Ispahan, gives me more air to Goutal and even Ferrari because of that sweet note I don’t associate with common things like tonka, vanilla, amber, benzoin, etc… I suppose it’s the type of rose. Well, the dryness of the tobacco and the character of the oud can make it resemble Dior, but this one is dirtier and harder for me. By the end, the sweetness attenuates quite a bit. Given how the market is, I think it has a ‘good’ price for what it offers.

• marisol santilla

  September 27, 2018

  

  I’d heard about it before and thought it sounded intense, but now that I’ve actually bought it, I absolutely love it. The opening is masculine and powerful, but after 20 minutes it softens up without losing its edge. To me, it smells more like smoked rose and tobacco than oud, and that blend is rich. I really like it; I think strong, personality-driven scents are what you should be looking for. My 20-year-old daughter said it smelled like copal or myrrh incense with a cigar note, and I liked that too. Longevity and projection are 10/10. Totally recommended!

• marisol santilla

  October 13, 2018

  

  I had tried it before, but since I’d heard so much about it, I felt it was very strong… however, it didn’t disgust me. I just decided to buy it today. What do I think? The opening is strong and masculine… but after 20 minutes it’s soft and true to its style. More than the oud, I feel the smoky rose, tobacco… it’s a good combination that together form a very rich smell for me as a woman. I like it… and a lot! Definitely, we have to like different and strong aromas but with personality. To choose an Oud Palao… my 20-year-old daughter said it was similar to copal or myrrh incense, hahaha… with cigar. But I can say I like it just as much! Longevity 10/10, Projection 10/10, Recommended… yes!

• Krishu-Napsterr

  July 17, 2020

  

  Fragrance with a living oud that changes every instant. A delight… a smell like no other, you can feel the magic.

• Landberk70

  November 27, 2020

  

  A really good scent. The opening is quite floral, that classic rose and oud combo. It reminds me a lot of Venigia by Merchant of Venice, but with a less realistic rose, and Akaster by Parfums de Marly. As it dries down, it differs from those fragrances because it drops the floral aspect and lets the oud, sandalwood, and a touch of tobacco take the lead, making it darker, sweeter, and more interesting. In short, the opening is a bit more feminine, but after the first hour, it becomes a much more masculine scent until the very end. Definitely recommended, a very good perfume, although for those willing to spend big, since the performance is poor for the high price. Scent 8/10, Sillage 3.5/10, Longevity 3.5/10, Projection 4/10.

• Landberk70

  December 9, 2020

  

  Very good aroma. The opening is undoubtedly floral, the usual rose and oud combo. It reminds me a lot of Venigia by Merchant of Venice, but with a less realistic rose, and Akaster by Parfums de Marly. In the dry-down, it differs because it leaves the floral part so prominent and the oud, sandalwood, and a touch of tobacco join the orchestra, making it interesting, darker, and sweeter. In summary, I find the opening a bit more feminine, but after the first hour it’s a much more masculine aroma until the end. Definitely recommended, a very good perfume, for those willing to spend money. Poor performance for its high price. Aroma 8/10, Sillage 3.5/10, Longevity 3.5/10, Projection 4/10.

• jerry drake

  January 8, 2022

  

  Perfumes are very personal. The curiosity to keep testing is wrapped in them, even with different proposals; there are always interesting aspects to discover. Many have been in a pigsty and noticed it smells beastly, but the stable can be more pleasant. It smells more civilized in the sheep or goat stable from when we played in the village. For me, the horse stable has an elegant and noble note. If I had to describe the oud of Oud Palao, it would have the grandeur of a very well-cared-for horse stable. Those who can’t stand oud will perceive it and find their happiness in other proposals. The dry-down is intense, almost fecal, with rough leather, just like the Dame. If you haven’t tried similar fragrances, your test won’t last more than 5 minutes and you’ll wipe your wrists. You have to dedicate time to appreciate it. If you’re brave and can hold on, you’ll discover that Oud Palao is a notable implementation of the rose-oud theme, deserving a second sniff. The oud is mitigated by vanilla and rum, rounding it off and making it more refined. It’s enveloping in the first two hours, for someone sensual and elegant. Linear but not simple. For me, it’s an appreciable and complete oud, not too rosy, medicinal, and difficult at the start to become creamy, woody, balsamic, and slightly sweet at the end. The downside is the overall performance, which doesn’t seem adequate to this house’s price.

• Psicostasis

  December 15, 2022

  

  At first, it reminded me of a hippie craft shop, with a distinct smell of incense sticks. Then I could pick out those slightly bitter notes, though they weren’t overwhelming. It has just the right amount of vanilla: very little. Just the perfect touch of sweetness, like the glowing bait on a pike, to keep the smoke and difficult woods from being too aggressive.

• Psicostasis

  December 18, 2022

  

  At first, it reminded me of a hippie craft store, with an unmistakable stick incense smell. Then I noticed those slightly bilious notes, though they weren’t strident. It has the right amount of vanilla: very little. Just the right touch of sweet, like the glowing bait for a monkfish, so the smoke and difficult woods aren’t so aggressive.

• Desvocado

  February 6, 2024

  

  Working with oud is difficult; I’d say it’s only for experts. I always keep one on my shelf. My wife hated it for the first five minutes: ‘I, this smell doesn’t suit me.’ But the perfume changes with sweet notes; the designer has achieved a beautiful, harmonious conversation between the oud and the sweet, and the rum has made the perfect link.

• Boinaverde2009

  August 5, 2024

  

  The rose and oud combination is already overexploited, but I congratulate myself for trying another version of this popular pair. Oud Palao doesn’t invent anything new; it’s very similar to Dior’s Oud Ispahan (which I don’t like much), but its development has a distinguishing point that works as a springboard to buy it, even if you already own Ispahan. Wilted roses at the start, somewhat disheveled with a bright aldehydic touch, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves: it’s pure darkness, elegant but unfriendly. The roses darken and become indolic and narcotic, addictive for some and terrifying for others, especially when the Laotian oud enters with its mantle of ‘refined dirt’ and balsamic viscosity. The Diptyque roses here recall old chypres, added to a softly liquorish rum and a dry, smoky labdanum. Patchouli adds a wooded, wet green air, along with a soft sandalwood that helps lower the animal aura. Brutal performance: use sparing sprays and only at night or in the cold. Different focus, refined, and grand in scale, only for those who know how to wear it well.

• blackyaguar

  October 16, 2024

  

  Oud Palao is an olfactory symphony that transports you to distant lands. Imagine a vibrant market with an oriental air. The Laotian oud, deep and earthy, blends with golden spices like a warm embrace under the stars. It’s pure luxury: resinous wood and soft rose dance together like a Persian carpet. Notes of nuts and sweetness float by like memories of past parties, while labdanum and patchouli settle on the skin, leaving sophistication and mystery. It’s an olfactory poem telling ancient stories, a tribute to the art of perfumery. It invites you to dream and travel without moving, discovering the soul of an old world.

• KSDIOS

  December 10, 2025

  

  Even though everyone knows Diptyque has discontinued it, I got lucky finding some online and in-store. I’m not an oud fan and don’t own other fragrances like this, but the first time I smelled it dry, I was instantly hooked. The opening is potent, with that classic stable and artisan leather scent typical of oud. It lasts a while until the rose blooms and the perfume gains an imposing elegance; it stays dark but becomes much more refined. Then the camphor and labdanum soften the initial oud and fix everything. The performance is brutal, lasting up to 16 hours on skin without issues. It has the power that many of this house’s clothes lack. A very good oud if you’re looking for something like this in your collection.