SaffronOpens with
Thailand OudHeart
AkigalawoodDries down to
Jordi FernándezThe nose · 1 fragrances · also made Oud Cadenza (2024)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Carolina Herrera · Sold as unisex
True Oud
The quiet grandeur of a well-curated study, where the richness of oud blends with warm spices and subtle metallic notes to create an atmosphere of refined sophistication.
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True OudPremium · $100–250
42%Similar accords, often for lessFaqat Lil Rijal · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
Notes Pyramid
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
True Oud by Carolina Herrera was launched in 2022 and is the creation of perfumer Jordi Fernández. This fragrance captures the essence of luxurious woods and spices, blending oud with warm spicy accords and a hint of metallic notes for an intriguing depth. The opening features saffron and olive, giving way to osmanthus and freesia before settling into a rich base of Thailand oud, myrrh, jasmine, akigalawood, patchouli, sandalwood, and musk.
This fragrance has a strong presence, so start with one spray on each wrist. The metallic and spicy accords are most noticeable in the first hour, after which the warm base notes will take center stage. Best for cooler evenings or layered under a jacket.
Fig. 01 — True Oud, Carolina Herrera
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Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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With Carolina Herrera 212 Men on Ice 2006
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 52%, disliked or hated by 10%.