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Eau de Parfum / 2015

Diptyque

Oud Palao

Name: Oud Palao
Brand: Diptyque
Rating: 7.6 (253 reviews)

Eau de Parfum · UNISEX

7.6/ 10253 ratings

Floral

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Woody

Eau de Parfum / 2015

Diptyque

Oud Palao

Eau de Parfum · UNISEX

7.6/ 10253 ratings

Floral

Woody

Spicy

Oriental

Smoky

Released: 2015
Family: Woody
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
Origin: France
Price range: Premium

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Recorded notes

Sandalwood Patchouli (Indonesia)Ciste Labdanum Incense / Olibanum Rose (Bulgaria)Patchouli Cypriol / Nagarmota Vanilla (Madagascar)Rum Oud / Agarwood Labdanum Bulgarian Rose Tobacco Camphor Madagascar Vanilla

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Woody

Spicy

Oriental

Smoky

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

Community

7.6/10

Excellent

253 ratings

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About Diptyque

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Fabrice Pellegrin

The spirit of Grasse runs in Fabrice's blood. His father was a perfumer; his grandmother a jasmine picker and

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Frequently asked

What does Oud Palao by Diptyque smell like?+

Oud Palao by Diptyque features notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli (Indonesia), Ciste Labdanum, Incense / Olibanum, and Rose (Bulgaria). The overall character is floral, woody, spicy.

What are the notes in Oud Palao?+

The notes in Oud Palao include Sandalwood, Patchouli (Indonesia), Ciste Labdanum, Incense / Olibanum, Rose (Bulgaria), and Patchouli.

Is Oud Palao for men or women?+

Oud Palao by Diptyque is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Oud Palao?+

Oud Palao was created by Fabrice Pellegrin for Diptyque.

When was Oud Palao released?+

Oud Palao by Diptyque was launched in 2015 as an Eau de Parfum.

What fragrances are similar to Oud Palao?+

Fragrances similar to Oud Palao include Oud Palao Eau de Parfum by Diptyque, Incense Oud Eau de Parfum by Parfums de Nicolaï, Lao Oud by Bortnikoff, O. Oud by Profumoir, based on shared notes and scent profile.

As complex and gorgeous as the Zellige mosaic tiles from which it takes its inspiration, Diptyque's first foray into oud fragrance is an enchanting, exotic work of art all its own. Built around the titular Palao, a robust and renowned oud extract found only in Northern Laos, Oud Palao showcases all aspects of this wondrous ingredient- dark woods, sensual animalics, and creamy depths, all balanced against rich Bulgarian rose, and a deep, spiritual incense blend. In the smooth, rich drydown, sandalwood and vanilla add depth and longevity, while the lusciously elegant oud lingers, delivering a perfectly measured drop of smokiness alongside lightly earthy patchouli and resinous labdanum. The resultant balance is so smooth, so sumptuous, and so easy to love that we can picture it holding center stage at the most lavish of galas, or just as easily, keeping you company by a roaring fire on a moonlit night. In other words, as perfect of an oud fragrance as Oud Palao may be, it is, first and foremost, a perfect Diptyque.