Purple Oud
“Purple Oud by Dior is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
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Well loved by wearers — a citrus, oud composition with a warm spicy undertone. Voted best for year-round wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2018 by Dior and crafted by François Demachy, Purple Oud is a vivid Oriental Woody fragrance that combines the strength of oud with lively, sparkling notes. The composition opens with a bright citrus top note, blending seamlessly into a heart of fresh spices such as pink peppercorn and saffron. This creates an intriguing tension between the vibrant freshness and the rich depth of the woody base. Demachy describes it as a "sparkling oud that sees powerful wood combine with lively notes," capturing both the animal strength and polished brightness of this heady wood.
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Application Tips
Apply two sprays for a balanced experience. The fresh spicy notes are most prominent in the first hour, but the warm metallic base will linger throughout the day, making it ideal for daytime wear. It's best to let it develop close to skin rather than projecting into a room.
François Demachy
Founding perfumer · 238 fragrances · b. 1949 · French
“I grew up in Grasse. The raw materials of perfumery are my mother tongue.”
François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood. Before joining Dior in 2006, he spent two decades at Chanel. At Dior, Demachy has reimagined the house's olfactory heritage while pushing it forward, creating Sauvage (now the world's best-selling men's fragrance), Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet, and the prestigious La Collection Privée series.
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The story behind the bottle.
A vibrant painting come to life, where the interplay between bright citrus and rich spices creates a sense of dynamic warmth and sophistication.
Fig. 01 — Purple Oud, Dior
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