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Christian Dior Purple Oud
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Purple Oud

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Jasmine
White Floral
Green
Woody
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Purple Oud is Dior's 2018 take on oud fragrances, arriving as an EDP with unisex positioning that leans into the house's expertise in blending classical perfumery with contemporary ingredients.

The fragrance opens with bergamot, immediately establishing a citrus-tinged entry before warm spicy and oud accords dominate the composition. The heart introduces cinnamon, saffron, and sandalwood alongside herbal notes and jasmine, creating a spiced aromatic core that gives the oud a slightly perfumed quality rather than the animalic intensity some expect from the ingredient. Amber and woody notes anchor the base, joined by oakmoss and benzoin, which add warmth and resinous depth while the oud persists throughout without ever becoming harsh or medicinal.

This is a fragrance for those drawn to sophisticated oriental compositions with recognizable structure -- it's warmer and more approachable than niche oud offerings, yet complex enough for fragrance enthusiasts. It works well in cooler months and suits evening wear, though the spiced warmth makes it viable across seasons. If you gravitate toward The Mystic, The Homesteader, or The Sensualist, Purple Oud deserves a test.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
79%
Fresh
79%
Floral
60%
Jasmine
26%
White Floral
26%
Green
37%
Woody
100%
Oud
100%
Earthy
63%
Amber
80%
Warm Spicy
90%
Spicy
53%
Balsamic
37%
Vanilla
37%
Sweet
37%
Smoky
37%
Creamy
26%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Herbal Notes
Herbal Notes
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
Oud
Oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match86% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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The Sensualist82% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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Scent Profile
Citrus79%
Fresh79%
Floral60%
Jasmine26%
White Floral26%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
Decants Available
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1ml$7.50/ml3ml$5.00/ml5ml$4.60/ml10ml$4.00/ml

Christian Dior Purple Oud— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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What does Christian Dior Purple Oud smell like? +
Purple Oud is Dior's 2018 take on oud fragrances, arriving as an EDP with unisex positioning that leans into the house's expertise in blending classical perfumery with contemporary ingredients. The fragrance opens with bergamot, immediately establishing a citrus-tinged entry before warm spicy and oud accords dominate the composition. The heart introduces cinnamon, saffron, and sandalwood alongside herbal notes and jasmine, creating a spiced aromatic core that gives the oud a slightly perfumed quality rather than the animalic intensity some expect from the ingredient. Amber and woody notes anchor the base, joined by oakmoss and benzoin, which add warmth and resinous depth while the oud persists throughout without ever becoming harsh or medicinal. This is a fragrance for those drawn to sophisticated oriental compositions with recognizable structure -- it's warmer and more approachable than niche oud offerings, yet complex enough for fragrance enthusiasts. It works well in cooler months and suits evening wear, though the spiced warmth makes it viable across seasons. If you gravitate toward The Mystic, The Homesteader, or The Sensualist, Purple Oud deserves a test.
What are the notes in Christian Dior Purple Oud? +
Top: Bergamot. Heart: Cinnamon, Herbal Notes, Jasmine, Saffron, Sandalwood. Base: Amber, Benzoin, Oakmoss, Oud, Woody Notes.
What fragrance family is Purple Oud? +
Christian Dior Purple Oud belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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