L'Autre Oud

I don't think the world was ready for this fragrance because it was ahead of it's time. Had it come out now it would totally fit the market with all the middle eastern fragrances being released with the same similar note structure. L'autre Oud is a thick rich leather oud. When I first tried this type of oud I wasn't ready for it and sat it on the shelf. Now that my tastes have changed I came back to this only to find out how beautiful it really is and it definitely has that middle eastern style. I also just realized that Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst is a lot like this fragrance. Not an exact dupe but same beautiful leather oud. Instead though in this fragrance there is a beautiful rose petal note that comes out as the oud begins to settle and it's a pinch powdery in comparison to the original L'autre Oud that is richer and denser with no powderiness at all. This is a beautiful fragrance. And if you love BAO Amethyst you will easily love L'autre Oud. L'autre Oud is a natural rose petal oud and BAO Amethyst is a fruity floral oud. Similar yet different enough to own both. And Amethyst is a good similar option to this. They both play on this nice rich leather oud note even though I do believe the oud in L'autre Oud is a bit more intense but not by much in comparison to Amethyst. And with middle eastern fragrances being in trend I think most now are ready for these type of fragrances. I think they are both lovely and worth trying if this is in your realm of fragrance notes that you love. But a word of advice..if you don't like heavy oud in fragrances steer clear of this unless you are daring. I like to try anything once and I'm happy that I saved this bottle because it's in trend now more than it ever was when it was released previously.

Ok people, after my rather crappy experience with Diors exclusives, this one is a revelation! I was lucky enough to try it on the day of its launch and after restraining myself for a couple of minutes I just had to have it. First of all, the scent is heavy and quite intense but even if oud can be strange smelling, this blend is perfectly balanced, making it a unique composition to my nose. Usually rose itches my nose but here it only whisperes in the background, making space for the majestic incense. Saffron connects the components harmoniously and leaves you with a sensual and captivating fragrance. Its like mixing the best of Pradas classic for women with Amber Oud by Kilian. Give it some time to develop on your skin, you ll be under its spell within minutes, I promise you. Suited for all amber lovers and fans of (truly) oriental fragrances!

Now i must say, I've smelled a lot of this french trending ouds, and this one is very nice quality indeed, the best I've smelled and this include some also high class brands, a very french style oud indeed but very nice quality, the incense used in this one is amazing, one of my favorites from this brand. What I get on my skin at least is a good quality woody-oud, a bit dusty with a very nice blended incense, a tiny touch of rose to give it some sparkle, didn't detect much saffron which to me is a good thing, all the other notes are very well blended, I find it very elegant, soft yet it has a very well know presence, first impressions where a love. Unfortunately, much more expensive then the previous one, I cannot find this one online with the same price has the older one, that it seems to have more rose in it

The strongest of my collection projection wise. It’s quite interesting. Initial blast of a fruity rose accord. No soft fluffy rose here but initially piercing and very present, but more in the way of how a fruity rose could smell. It’s moves into rich boozy woods for me - distinctly boozy with honeyed thick feel. Fairly quickly into the powdery oud I’ve come to associate with this house, though one with a metallic edge. Not unlike what I’ve gotten with Montale/Mancera (but not as pronounced). The incense comes last and feels like it’s sitting above the fragrance like a light fluffy cloud. Cool against the warmth of the resins/oud/rose. I’m testing on a cool summer day. Will be intrigued to revisit as it cools down.

Oud is a rather recent discovery for me, and I simply cannot have enough of it! This one is definitely one of the best. Mesmerizing and addictive. Dark elegance, mysterious and seductive. Mature experience, when the years gone by have made one wiser and more daring at the same time. A dark red rose at the button-hole of a silk velvet dinner jacket. Or a burgundy evening gown. Someone who enjoys dressing up for going to the opera or the opening night of a star-studded play. Someone for whom only the best is good enough. And then more...

Oversett tekst med kameraet I just LOVE the dry down on this one!!! Love love love! And it loads loads loads! The start phase is nothing special. Just typical Oud rouse scent, a bit "sweet". I do not get saffron which is a shame because I like saffron smell. So on me it's just rose and oud. But the dry down is to die for! Fresh spicy with the hint of rouse-peony-oud smell. I just need to wait about 4h to get there. But the dry down is long lasting about 5h on me, and projection is a beast all the way. So all in all a big LOVE from me!

I received this as a sample with a swap. This is first oud fragrance I’ve experienced. At first I really didn’t care much about it. By the time the sample was gone I fell in love with it. I find these woody notes very interesting, especially when I layer it with something sweet and fruity (like Indulgent Moments Black Cherry and Tonka). I need this perfume! If only it wasn’t so expensive...

A frenchified pricy Oudh. And flowers of course. I was pleasantly surprised by the finesse of the composition. Bought it from a discounter. After 10 hours, the Oudh still feels expensive, not like the cheap ones that go sour and cloying. And it is sweet. I like it. Climat for me, was Lancôme's opus magnum. After that, nothing seduced me.

This is just beautiful. Smells like a lighter mixture of Parfait de Roses and oud bouquet. The Rose here is spicy and at the forefront but it is soooo well blended and the oud is very well tamed. 8.5/10

Red-lipsticked and black-stilettoed blonde spills rosewater on her new Kate Spade leather purse, and there you have it, L'autre Oud!

Maison Lancome has three oud based fragrances and L'autre Oud, which means another oud, is the oud-iest of them all. The oud here is dry and has a medicinal quality which is something I usually feel when there is myrrh in a composition and even though it is not listed here, that's how my nose interprets it. The rose is dark and mysterious surrounded by a smoky haze of incense (like burning rosy frankincense sticks). There is also a hint of spice, a touch of something herbal and whisper of saffron (which I love) and this combines together to make a beautifully complex fragrance. This one is a beast when it comes to performance, in keeping with most fragrances from this line. L'autre oud is not one for the faint hearted, it's all about the oud, that is unapologetic and in your face (but not skanky or dirty), especially when compared to the other ouds from this line. Oud Bouquet is the most mass pleasing with a sweet praline note and a perfect balance between the rose and oud. Oud Ambroisie focuses on the honey and how it compliments and works with oud. I love them all and even though I truly appreciate the artistry and complexity of L'autre, I find it to be the most challenging in terms of how and when to wear. L'autre is also the one that most authentically pays homage to the Arab culture and middle eastern oud fragrances. This is not just another oud, this is THE oud from this line up.

Rose and oud, rose and oud, the same old song, the same old combo ... nothing "other" about it really, except that it's all done absolutely beautifully and with enough class & restraint to work anywhere. This one's your classy upscale Frenchified femme treatment (though male rose/oud lovers could happily wear it), real strong mid-red colour, not shrieking, but pretty assertive, not velvety and dark, but nuanced enough to smell real rather than like cheap rose water. Really sweet, but not piercingly so, even though it's slightly bigger and blowsier and brighter than the mellower spicy-rose scents I truly love. Does smell authentic and un-sickly. Meanwhile the oud thrums along nicely, playing on its cinnamon/woody side rather than anything medicinal or really stinky. So to my mind, a tamer and more feminine Oud Palao (which is a compliment, though I fall harder for OP's darker, rougher charms), but all in impeccable taste. Not really unique, not out of this world, not a whole different class of thing altogether, but just a really reliable all-around performer which will definitely do the business for those who don't want their oud TOO skanky, but still detectable. Solid 7.5/10. Price is not outrageous, but for something with so many near-smell-alikes I would be searching out deals rather than paying the full retail.

L'Autre Oud Lancôme (Full wear) I blind-brought this as I want to compare this to previous version I own. It seems a bit too lite so I doubt, is my bottle is expired or just nature of this scent. Turn out, L'Autre Oud just build this way. I would pride L'Autre Oud as most balance Rose-Oud profile. That build around Nagamotha's material. this one just well balance. Between Nagamotha (Green and Resin like), Rose (The Beautiful velvet rose) And woody material (Deep brown wood accord) and sparking on top with the spice. And just right concoction of new way amber to make a good base that comfortable to wear. After release of L'Autre, we see trend shift to use high-amount of Super-Amber into Oud-Rose fragrance. (See -> Les Sable Roses by LV, More than Words by Xerjoff and so-on) it is now decreasing in 2024. As we seem return to lite amber rose-out instead (Oud Azalan) Good one, pioneer. L'auture oud is for person who love Amber-Oud with Rose scent. No too thick, airy and pleasing. People who like Rose Omeyyard may like this. If you loves Oud Ambrosia or Oud Bouquet. I think you may find too lite. But the scent development wise, L'auture oud is pleasing and easier to wear mid-day. I like this.

I really liked it at first, but after that (and buying a bottle) I could only smell rose and incense (though well done and beautiful) and sadly it is starting to bore me. I think the old formulation was a tiny bit spicy, less floral, and a little mysterious, but I'm not certain. It could be my nose has changed and nothing else. Update: As I'm packing my bottle up after smelling, I decided to spray one last time to say goodbye and it smells more leathery and spicy incense than I remember it. Now it is resembling the older version more, so perhaps it just needed time. It is lovely, but now in its final form slightly masculine for my tastes, so it is for the best to let it go, but I would love it on someone else, a rich date night fragrance not particularly edgy, but still sophisticated and yet doesn't smell like everything else at the same time.

Clean, sweet rose & oud. It is a classic rose/oud scent: rose with an oriental/Arabic theme. But here there is a note that adds a "clean" feeling to the scent, like a just a touch of fresh laundry smell. Something like aldehyde. This cleanness is what makes this appealing classic combo even better. The saffron is very soft at the background & orientalize the scent further but it is not overt. It is a likeable scent, suitable for adults of any age and sex, better suited for cooler weather. Being an oriental rose/oud scent that is well done make it a more formal & opulent scent. Very good performance & good pick up if found discounted. That's of course if you like it. Big "Like"

One spray will last longer than all day. It smells like a high-quality antiques store to me (this is a good thing). I can smell it on my boyfriend from across the room. I wear it too, sometimes, but only a partial spray because it overwhelms my nose easily. Definitely not suitable for work, going out to dinner (all your food will taste of this scent), or being in close quarters with the public. An enjoyable fragrance to use occasionally. Edited to add: my boyfriend wore this once and got some on his shirt. Shirt went through the wash with unscented laundry detergent. It still smells like L'Autre Oud.

Soft and balanced to my liking Rose + Oud combo. What stands out for me is this is a lot leathery and woody rather than Rose. I don't detect any powderiness which is typical in this type of scent profile. Yet, this is masterfully blended and it doesn't come across as synthetic, screechy, or offensive ( at least to my nose). Lancome is know for making women's beauty products, but this is truly Unisex. Update: the rose is noticeable in the dry down with a jammy/fruity take.

This starts off really powerful but of course it smooths out in a little while. That smoothness is everything, it’s a great balance and feels like a cozy, yet luxurious scent. The rose combines with the oud note and they achieve equilibrium. This is unisex, probably closer to feminine but men can still rock this on a nice colder night out. 4.5/5

Opens very similar to Oud Essentiel by Guerlain, as it starts to dry down the rose becomes more prominent and the scent sweetens slightly. What you're left with is a classic oud rose with oud being the dominant note a long with an incense vibe given from the cypriol and a rounded leathery touch from the saffron. 8.5/10

I love it - this is the type of scent that lingers well and the Oud, saffron,and rose just comes together so well as it develops. The price for the new bottle which I have is a bit much though but still gorgeous to have. Smokey, heavy, mysterious, and a bit serious.