AldehydesOpens with
Violet LeafHeart
FrankincenseDries down to
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Estée Lauder · Sold as feminine
White Linen Oud Legacy
The first day of fall when crisp air meets the rich scents of the earth — a moment where freshness and depth intertwine.
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White Linen Oud LegacyMid-range · $40–100
42%Similar accords, often for lessRed Flower · Al Haramain PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 7 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
White Linen Oud Legacy by Estée Lauder, launched in 2025, is a complex Oriental Woody fragrance that blends modern aldehydic freshness with the rich, earthy depths of oud. The scent opens with crisp aldehydes and violet leaf before unfolding into a heart of rose and jasmine, which adds an elegant floral touch. At its core, frankincense, oud, cypriol, vetiver, labdanum, and amber create a warm, enveloping base that grounds the composition in earthy richness.
This fragrance projects best with a single, generous spray. The aldehydic top notes dissipate quickly, so it's important to let the richer base notes take center stage. It pairs well with cooler weather but can also be worn year-round for its balancing blend of freshness and warmth.
Fig. 01 — White Linen Oud Legacy, Estée Lauder
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Carlos Benaïm
The quiet geniusCarlos Benaïm is a master perfumer at IFF whose name may not be widely recognized outside the industry, yet his creations have shaped the olfactory landscape of the past four decades.
“Perfumers always strive to create a scent that will have long lasting appeal but we never fully know in advance.”
Carlos Benaïm · The Candy Perfume Boy, April 2015
The White Linen line
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Designer Estée Lauder
More from the house · founded 1946 · United States
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Still under the radar: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 41%.