Purple Oud by Dior
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Purple Oud by Dior is an oriental woody fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2018, the nose behind this composition is François Demachy.
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Notes
oud wood
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744 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 12%
- Neutral 9.9%
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About Purple Oud
Purple Oud by Dior is an oriental woody fragrance designed for men and women. Launched in 2018, the nose behind this composition is François Demachy.
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
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Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
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Character
Leading answer Balanced
397 votes
Value perception
Leading answer A little expensive
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If you like Ombre Leather by Tom Ford, this will be your new favorite. The structure is almost identical, they just swap the leather for a potent oud. They share the same character, the same vibe, and the same motifs.
It’s a serious fragrance with a very strange and unconventional opening. The oud and saffron are prominent, with a touch of citrus from orange and pepper. Warning: don’t buy blindly like I did; my nose is used to niche scents and I was disappointed, but for newcomers, it can be confusing. If you’re the type who wants to smell everything, it’s an exception.
Reminds me of Terre d’Hermès: citrusy, earthy, and I liked the scent. However, I expected something more purposeful and daring, like Oud Ispahan. Rating: 8/10.
Purple Oud, along with Oud Rosewood and Oud Ispahan, are the oud scents from Maison Christian Dior; this is the freshest but also the most woody. It starts with a very citrusy and slightly bitter orange, and a woody oud that smells like vetiver. Then the orange fades and the saffron emerges, giving a leather sensation. The pepper is light in the dry down. It’s based on oud, which is what you feel most of the time. It’s elegant, has character, and is unique despite the similar vibe to others. The orange is bright and energizing, the oud is heavy, smoky, and dark (never animalic, but woody and mineral). The blend has excellent contrast. It makes me think of a dark green forest on a cloudy day. Lasts 5 to 6 hours with moderate projection at the start.
Purple Oud by Dior is the freshest and most woody oud in its line. It opens with a bright, slightly bitter citrus note from the orange, paired with an oud that smells like wood and vetiver. Minutes later, the orange yields to saffron, which brings a leather sensation, while a light hint of pepper lingers in the background. The oud dominates the entire evolution of the fragrance. It’s an elegant, characterful composition; while it vibrates like others, it’s truly unique. The orange is bright and energizing against a heavy, smoky, dark oud (never animalic, but rather mineral). The contrast between the two is excellent and they enhance each other. It evokes a dark green forest on a cloudy day. It lasts 5 to 6 hours with moderate projection in the first two hours.
Without a doubt, one of the best from MCD to buy in 2023. It’s a slightly smoky, wet, and green oud. Yes, it’s OUD, not vetiver. I understand that if you know vetiver first, you’ll associate it with that, but here there’s a good oud, neither challenging nor animalic. For the archetype (citrus, slightly earthy, and smoky), try Terrae Essence by Bvlgari (they don’t smell the same, but the construction is similar). At the current boutique price, I’m not sure if it’s worth it (Overpriced), and they don’t carry the 40ml in Mexico. Performance lasts 5 to 6 hours with average sillage and projection.
A gem from the Dior line; you can smell the saffron, orange, and pink pepper. They say it has oud, but to me it sounds like leather mixed with vetiver, which reminds me a lot of Gucci Guilty Absolute but with better quality and performance. Unfortunately, it’s discontinued, and with François Demachy leaving Dior, it will be harder to find; if you get the chance, grab one.
This is a beast mode from the Dior line where you can clearly detect the saffron, orange, and pink pepper. Although they say it has oud, to me it smells like leather mixed with vetiver, very similar to Gucci Guilty Absolute but with better quality and performance. Unfortunately, it’s discontinued, and with François Demachy leaving Dior, it will be harder to find. If you get the chance, grab one.
I’m surprised vetiver isn’t listed in the notes; I smell it intensely. It smells smoky, woody, warm, and earthy. At first, there’s a juicy orange, but soon the smoke and wood dominate. The oud is perceived with a slight petrolic touch, probably due to the saffron, but it’s quite subtle. To me, it’s unisex, though more masculine, and it has that addictive character that makes you want to smell it all the time. It has good projection and lasts 10-12 hours without fading. Another Dior Privée I liked. Scent 7.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 8.5/10, Value 7/10, Versatility 5/10, Packaging 7/10. Would I buy it again? I didn’t buy it.
Just arrived. What a beautiful fragrance. It reminded me of Encre Noir, but I also thought of Versace Oud Noir Pour Homme and Agar de Alexandria. The difference is that Purple Oud has a more marked citrus note. At first, I thought it was bergamot, but the notes say orange; maybe that’s what I detect. It’s a clean, fine, and elegant scent. Nothing complicated and lasts more than 10 hours (without exaggerating), obviously closer to the skin for the last 3. Is it worth it? If you like the style of Versace Oud Noir or Encre Noir, yes. If you’re a huge fan, it’s worth buying. I don’t understand why people say it’s similar to Gucci Guilty Absolute; in my opinion, it’s not.