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True Oud by Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera· 2022

True Oud

7.916Typically ~$90

Mostly saffron and chinese osmanthus, warmed by akigalawood®.

WoodyResinousOrientalSpicyLeathery

Perfumer: Jordi Fernández

Scent profile

Top notes

Saffron Chinese osmanthus Freesia Olive

Heart notes

Myrrh Egyptian jasmine Thai oud

Base notes

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

61%

Summer

44%

Fall

100%

Day

73%

Night

100%

Where

Office

70%

Casual

79%

Date

100%

Club

66%

Formal

92%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

29%