Purple Oud by Dior

Brand: Dior

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Vivacious oud: sweet orange and pink pepper over saffron, stitched to oud wood.

Is Purple Oud worth it?

How it smells: Opens with orange and pink pepper, saffron at the heart, then dries down to oud.

Scent Score: 72/100 (Good). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 82, versatility 67, layerability 47 and value 82, each out of 100.

What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2018 · Unisex

Key accords: Orange, Pink Pepper, Saffron, Oud

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Pink Pepper

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date Night

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Purple Oud by Dior belongs to the woody fragrance family. Vivacious oud: sweet orange and pink pepper over saffron, stitched to oud wood. Purple Oud opens with Orange and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Saffron. It dries down to Oud.

How to wear Purple Oud

On skin, Purple Oud by Dior has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9. Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Harlem Nights and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Purple Oud opens with Orange and Pink Pepper.

The heart brings Saffron.

It dries down to Oud.

What to layer with Purple Oud

  • Bond No. 9 Harlem Nights bottle

    Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and oud.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Harlem Nights

  • Amouage Enclave bottle

    Enclave by Amouage

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper and saffron.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Enclave on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Enclave

  • Initio Parfums Privés Precious Oud bottle

    Precious Oud by Initio Parfums Privés

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share pink pepper, saffron, and oud.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Precious Oud on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Precious Oud

  • Guerlain Santal Royal bottle

    Santal Royal by Guerlain

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and oud.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Santal Royal on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Santal Royal

  • Afnan Supremacy Oud bottle

    Supremacy Oud by Afnan

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and oud.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Supremacy Oud on top for oriental lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Supremacy Oud

Pairings to approach with care

  • Jo Malone London Grapefruit Cologne bottle

    Grapefruit Cologne by Jo Malone London

    Not Recommended · 31/99

    Purple Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Grapefruit Cologne brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Grapefruit Cologne on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Purple Oud : 2 sprays Grapefruit Cologne

  • Loewe Agua de Loewe bottle

    Agua de Loewe by Loewe

    Not Recommended · 31/99

    Purple Oud has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Agua de Loewe brings a citrus contrast to this woody scent.

    Order: Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Agua de Loewe on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Purple Oud : 2 sprays Agua de Loewe

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Purple Oud?

Purple Oud opens with Orange and Pink Pepper. The heart brings Saffron. It dries down to Oud.

How long does Purple Oud last, and how strong is it?

Purple Oud by Dior has long Lasting longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Purple Oud?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.

What layers well with Purple Oud?

Harlem Nights by Bond No. 9 is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share saffron and oud. Apply Purple Oud first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Harlem Nights on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Purple Oud : 2 sprays Harlem Nights.

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