Oud Essentiel
“Oud Essentiel by Guerlain is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a oud, leather composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2024, Oud Essentiel by Guerlain is a Woody Spicy fragrance crafted by Thierry Wasser. This composition centers on the sumptuous facets of oud wood, revealing its strength and depth while being complemented by smooth rose notes and mysterious leather undertones. As part of the Absolus Allegoria collection, it captures the deep and powerful nature of twilight, embodying both opulence and mystery.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
Oud Essentiel has a rich base that takes time to bloom. Apply it in light layers, allowing each note to develop gradually over the first hour. It reads best close to skin rather than across a room, making it ideal for intimate settings or evening wear.
Thierry Wasser
Founding perfumer · 253 fragrances · French
Thierry Wasser is a contemporary perfumer who as of 2008 was appointed as the in-house perfumer of Guerlain. Prior to this he worked under the fragrance firms Firmenich and Givaudan.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, where smoky oud blends with the softness of leather-bound books and a hint of rose.
Fig. 01 — Oud Essentiel, Guerlain
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