Dior

Oud Rosewood

  • Unisex
  • Eau de Parfum
  • 2019

Oud Rosewood is an ample and textured woody fragrance signed Dior. It opens on saffron, reveals rose and oud at its heart and rests on a base of sandalwood and amber.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Saffron

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Rose · Oud

  3. Base Several hours

    Sandalwood · Amber

Top notes

Heart notes

What its composition says

  • Only 5 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is tight.
  • 1 material on top, 2 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Amber: its most widespread material — 32% of the catalogue contains it.
  • Woody, floral, spicy and amber: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 2 of 5.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Excellent
9 h and more estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

Made for cool to cold weather — below 15 °C (59 °F).

Ideal occasions

  • Dates & seduction Its warm, sensual facets play the card of closeness.

Avoid if…

  • you shun warm, opulent trails, especially in summer.

If Oud Rosewood by Dior seduces, it is through its enveloping warmth: a sensual trail that settles in and that you want to find on yourself again.

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  • Dior Purple Oud Woody Amber Floral Eau de Parfum · 2018

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