Oud Essentiel
LeatherPrice$$$ PremiumAudienceUNISEX
WoodySpicyOrientalResinousLeathery
About
Oud Essentiel is a homage to the most sumptuous facets of oud wood. In the darkness of night, this legendary rare wood is revealed in all its strength and depth on contact with smooth rose notes and mysterious leather notes.
Notes
Geranium
Saffron
LeatherThe noses
1 perfumer
Performance
How it wears
Longevity7.3 / 10
Sillage7.5 / 10
Projection5.7 / 10
Value5.4 / 10
Seasons
Spring
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Winter
Day31%
Night41%
Reviews
Featured review· most liked
Bulgarian rose meets oud meets leather, and Guerlain somehow threads them into something that feels like organized chaos. The saffron and geranium in the top give spice-floral complexity. Atlas cedar and frankincense anchor everything with genuine depth. This is what happens when a house knows exactly what it's doing. Every time I wear it, something new reveals itself.
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Frequently asked
What does Oud Essentiel by Guerlain smell like?+
Oud Essentiel by Guerlain features a layered composition opening with Geranium and Saffron at the top, Bulgarian Rose, Oud, and Atlas Cedar at the heart, Leather, Frankincense, and Gaiac Wood in the base. The overall character is woody, spicy, oriental.
What are the notes in Oud Essentiel?+
Top notes: Geranium and Saffron. Heart notes: Bulgarian Rose, Oud, and Atlas Cedar. Base notes: Leather, Frankincense, and Gaiac Wood.
Is Oud Essentiel for men or women?+
Oud Essentiel by Guerlain is designed for both men and women (unisex).
Who created Oud Essentiel?+
Oud Essentiel was created by Thierry Wasser for Guerlain.
When was Oud Essentiel released?+
Oud Essentiel by Guerlain was launched in 2024 as an Eau de Parfum.
What fragrances are similar to Oud Essentiel?+
Fragrances similar to Oud Essentiel include Warek by Kajal, Ch Insignia by Carolina Herrera, Golden Aoud by Montale, Bayswater by Boadicea The Victorious, based on shared notes and scent profile.