L’Autre Oud Eau de Parfum

So much to say about this one... This first intrigued me as the bottle reminded me of the Doors of Durin or the West Gate being the doors which lead into Moria - huge LOTR fan 😅. I was lucky to find an unopened bottle on eBay since this has been discontinued for a while, whilst also managing to get it for such a great price! I will admit that I knew this wasn't a safe blind-buy based on reviews and the notes, but I was eager to get my hands on the bottle itself. When it finally arrived I opened it and I was in absolute awe, the bottle was even more stunning than I had expected. I spayed a little on my wrist with an open mind and it was a little out of my comfort zone however what is to be taken away from this is how masterfully it was created, using absolutely no oud but somehow capturing its essence is incredibly noteworthy. Through experimenting, I've found that for me this is more palatable when layered beneath a sweet fragrance, this gives it some oomph and somehow creates a mouth-watering creamy nuttiness when layered with something with vanilla. The dry down of L’Autre Oud is slightly animalic but this can be overlooked when paired with something sweet. Aside from giving other fragrances a wonderful base this also increases their longevity, the quality ingredients that are housed in L’Autre Oud really present themselves well with nothing to prove. Personally I wouldn't wear L’Autre Oud on its own as it is a little overwhelming to me, then again the main goal was owning the bottle but with that I've found an extremely versatile layering fragrance. So glad to of found a bottle of this and to treasure it for many years to come!

Having also sampled Lancôme Oud Bouquet today, a gourmand take on a rose-oud scent, L'Autre Oud is more of a classic rose-oud scent (albeit a mild oud for Western tastes). It is a woody, refined scent, with herbal nuances and a hint of spice. AO opens with a smooth woody accord, led by mild, dry, woody oud. There is no animalic skankiness here. There is some soft, peppery spice up top, and the green cypriol adds a herbal undertone, but it is never bitter or harsh. It is smooth and pleasant, slightly leathery thanks to the labdanum, but of the polished, refined kind. As it develops, the jammy rose becomes quite prominent, marrying nicely with the oud, which blends seamlessly into the woody-amber accord of the base. The amber becomes more resinous as it progresses, but remains sweet and reasonably light. A pinch of patchouli adds earthiness, complementing the sweet amber to perfection. It is beautifully balanced - not too dry, not synthetic or harsh, but smooth and lightweight yet rich. It fades to a sweet musky skin scent. Sillage is strong and longevity is long-lasting. It is a cold-weather scent. A feminine-leaning, unchallenging rose-oud scent, AO is fairly classic in style, high-quality and easy to wear. It is unisex in my opinion. Straightforward and approachable as it is beautiful, AO is a great introductory rose-oud scent that avoids banality. 4.5/5.

I love it. Balsamic in the first place, bit of rose & leather. A dash of oud actually. I have plenty of oud and this is a very shy, tamed oud. It is more guaiac. No sweetness, dry & very clean. Opulent and distinct. After this Maison de Lancome came out with Oud Bouquet, this is completly different thou. Oud Bouquet is sweet and floral oud with quite a bit of smoke. I have it and enjoy it, but it's a bit wild and rebellious. This on the other hand is very chic. Very powerfull. Longevity is super long. Silage is moderate, but steady. Don't expect to get it off by taking a shower...I scrubbed generously and could still smell it clearly afterwards. At this point I have besides this one and Oud Bouquet from the previous editions also Tuberose Castagne from the latest line and I have to say that they all perform excellently. If balsamic fragrances are your thing and you enjoy rose & wood this is worth hunting down. It is very dry indeed. EDIT: This has climbed the ladder and has become one of my all time favorites. It has an almost medicinal quality I remember from the original Midnight Poison. Resinous & balsamic on a bed of patchouli and roses. Longevity is really great, but silage could have been heavier for my liking.

POETICALLY BEAUTIFUL AND SCARY AT THE SAME TIME Imagine Angelina Jolie in Maleficent, or Daryl Hannah in Kill Bill II. Implacable and gorgeous. This is so much more interesting than the new version, soooo beautiful until oud rears its ugly head. This is a dragon lady for which I find an occasion no more than 3 times a year, OK add Halloween so: 4. It ́s scary and beautiful at the same time, and yet, I love it! I think this could command Roja Dove prices due to its beauty, quality and longevity. Thus, though this version has been discontinued, I find it a bargain at any price you can get it. My botlle is barely used, and I have just purchased 3 back up bottles. I would have purchased more, but I also own 2 bottles of Amouage Memoir, another scary beauty, so I think I have my bases covered on that segment for years to come. I doubt you would like this if you like syrupy fruit fragrances, but if you sometimes (3 times a year) wholeheartedly believe yourself to be an intelligent, sexy, take no prisoners demigod, you should give this a try.

I love this perfume! It is very similar to Mancera Gold Intensive Aoud which is a favorite! It is very soft oud, not pungent or overpowering, and is primarily a woody scent. I don’t have any florals or other notes show up on my skin. I am shocked it lasted over 10 hours on my extremely dry skin in 119 degree heat with no sign of it fading! Reading reviews for this perfume I am totally baffled at the references to animalic or skanky because on my skin that is not the case. I sprayed this on clothing but that never showed up either on it. I am a big baby if I smell even a hint of animalic I discard the fragrance as unwearable! This perfume will never have that issue for me I love it! Scent projection is mild with people close to you noticing it. No overpowering others I wore it in close quarters with no complaints. You will smell this perfume on your skin for a very long time! I highly recommend trying a sample if you love oud fragrances. I blind bought this and fell in love at first sniff!

I love how beautiful the composition of this perfume has. The oud, rose, and saffron (leathery aroma) blend beautifully well and evoke memories of something luxurious and classy. The oud note lends a smoky-incensy vibe evident in the beginning. The saffron reenforces oud and rose and lends a crisp leather scent. The rose is fresh, clean, and natural smelling with tartness that blends well with oud and saffron. It stays clear and crisp all throughout its development. I agree the people who said it smells like an interior of a high-end leather makeup bag; has a TF Tuscan Leather vibe; and yes it is very French! To me, the smell is very addicting and comforting that I wanna smell it all the time! It never gave me any initial irritation/headache as the materials used were of high quality, which were beautifully blended. There is nothing dirty or animalic in the composition. It lasts for at least 8 hours on my skin, projects moderate to strong, and can be worn throughout the year.

I've been waiting ages to try this and that anticipation has turned to disappointment upon trying. Is Lancôme Autre Oud a very opulent and nice smelling dark woody, Oud rose with earthy hints of saffron, patchouli and smooth resins??? Well yes it is...and by far not the worst I've tried in fact it's quite lovely but nothing to set it apart by the same rule. I had kinda hoped it was more like Rose d'arabie or Xerjoff's 'more than words' and then I would've definitely purchased as the amazing flacon tipped me over the edge. High quality, lasts forever and smells really good but this sort of fragrance has to have the most minor of tweaks, that lightness of touch to elevate it and make it world class. Thinking in cookery terms that next level from an already superior dish to something 2-3 mitchelin star level. I had expected that from this hearing all the positive reviews and in my humble opinion it doesn't deliver making it just another Oud rose if not a very lovely one.

I bought this online and it came in today. This is an oriental smell but in a clearly French interpretation. It's organic and unisex in the way of oriental fragrances but lacks their loudness, being instead subtle. I guess I can feel the rose and oud but for my nose they combine into the smell of soft camel leather saddle bag that sat in an incense shop in Marrakech for too long. The scent is oily, smooth, and suggestive of myrrh. The top notes have a boozy impression that turns into this organic smell which holds to the end. The bottle is an incredible artwork. It's built from glass with a precious, soft golden overlay depicting an oriental palace with open front doors. It comes wrapped in a white satchel with a nice texture and silk underlay. The box is white, beautifully patterned with the same golden leaf that's on the bottle, and has a vertical lid.

I had come across this many times before I decided to buy it. This line is sold at a department store downtown Milan, together with many other high end brands. I have tested it many times and every time had the same outcome: I really love this stuff. I smell a lot of rose supported by a generous dose of patchouli. These 2 are prominent on me, taking the scene since the beginning. Oud stays underneath, it gives off a woody note that makes the overall composition complete and “solid”. This last adjective renders the idea very well. A Fragrantica member whom I am in touch with used “solid” while speaking of Lancôme in general. No other word can me more appropriate for this particular perfume. Longevity is very good, projection as well, without being cloying

In my modest opinion this is extremely unique fragrance. So sweet, honeyed , sharp red rose I can see on a confident, bright, strong person. At the beginning, yes, you feel an oud note but in a few hours it transforms to a delicious yummy tastiness compared to a rose jam with herbs and spices.🌹 The strongest, the most long lasting, the most dangerous and mysterious in my collection. Only for special occasions and the association is : bal-mascarade, new year night, Marocco, festival, red carpet, Turkish delights, red dress, glint vein in a cold cold weather... Unusual gourmand will not leave anyone careless - true emotions provocateur, smooth operator and the sweetest taboo in a bottle. One drop and you are done ✅ Good luck and be inspired 💋

This is what I wanted Miller Harris Scherzo to smell like. This is divine opulence. There is no sweetness, but it's deep and woody. I may very well prefer this to Oud Bouquet. That leather vibe from saffron is smooth. There is some resemblance to Bond no 9 Chelsea Nights, but CN has some sweetness to it. This is done better overall. I got the vintage 75ml bottle. The newer bottles smell exactly the same to my nose. I had a sample of the newer fragrance. Either way this is getting harder to find. Of the three Maison Lancome Ouds, I would say L’AO is the star, once you have a more refined nose and not easily distracted by the loud, sweet, obvious fragrance that is Oud Bouquet.

I tend to lean towards unisex fragrances anyway, but THIS! THIS is a masterpiece. I have to admit I was shocked that it came from the house of Lancome, but it is heaven in a bottle. Not for the faint of heart as the sillage and longevity are massive, but I can't stop sniffing it. I don't care for 'light' fragrances so this was right up my alley! Turkish rose, patchouli, saffron oud and guaiac wood mixed to perfection. Definitely a cold weather scent as it's just too heavy for warmer seasons. DO NOT blind buy as this is pricey and if you aren't familiar with the notes, you may hate it. But it is currently sitting at my top spot! Just fabulous!!

Thank you, blueviolet! I have been eyeballing this for awhile now & once I decided I was going to get it, I had to hunt it down! Not an easy fragrance to find, bergdorf goodman in New York carries it, if anyone is trying to get it! Call it in, it is not on there website! Update: Do not try to purchase it from Bergdorf Goodman!! It took 4 calls & a month later, to find out my order was on back order, how hard is it to call someone to let them know this? So, I was able to purchase it from Neiman Marcus, I really like them! They have never let me down, always polite & always willing to help!

Such an exciting smell! The name fits it perfectly, it really is a different Oud! Somehow Lancome have managed to balance the typical Oudy cloying sweetness with a powdery smoky undertone. So to me it smells like "burning out"..Miraculously, it manages to smell rather softly. Thos, who tried Oud would know that being fresh is not one of it's qualities. A gread woody spicy oriental fragrance without being overpowering or "too middle eastern"..Love it

Simply put this is just a stunning fragrance that really blows your hair back. They got the accords back the front though on this page. Opulent rich balsamic notes which is quite predominant followed by a superb exotic woodiness. The rose and saffron is really quite beautiful also. Strong sillage too, pretty much nailed it with this one as my first blind buy. Exceptionally good value for money

Very good quality oud&rose combo, it is enough woody and enoughrose. This rose is dusty, not watery rose like Zaharoff. Overall well balanced and respected. POV For me it is too similar to Prada's olfactories Miracle of the Rose which is more refined, bodied, and overall richer and longer-lasting. So if you are hunting for a perfect oud&rose- skip this one and try Prada.

Very high quality smooth refined woody-oud-rose scent. Airy projection and never harsh. I find L'Autre Oud a milder version of Loewe Opera en el Teatro Real. The notes develops and unfolds as I wear it, and it is indeed a very pleasant process. It leaves a nice sillage. Suitable for more mature and elegant lady and perhaps not blind buy safe.

This is very dark and beautiful. Such a beautiful rose and oud combo. I still prefer the Harmonist's version (Hypnotizing fire) more because of the addition of the pepper. This version is slightly more feminine. I prefer it over Ormonde Jayne's Arabesque too. I think this Lancome perfume is just a better investment in terms of silage too.

My first introduction to oud perfumes. It shocked me as such a clinical note that I wasn't used to and yet was compelled by. I immediately thought of the dental hygienist (in a good way). Monotheme's Rose Oud is a good and affordable dupe (though lacking in a bit of the polished expensive splendour of this one). Intriguing bottle.

I was fortunate enough to purchase this as a blind buy... needless to say I am feeling very, very proud of myself right now. Completely warms my heart and soul. Absolutely stunning fragrance. Thank you to the Fragrantica community, I take my hat off to you all!