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Oud Noir by Ted Lapidus — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Oud Noir by Ted Lapidus

Ted Lapidus· 2014

Oud Noir

7.444Typically ~$30

Frankincense at first spray; cedar is what stays on skin. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

SmokyWoodySpicyLeatheryResinous

Scent profile

Top notes

Frankincense Nutmeg Saffron Cinnamon Coffee

Heart notes

Birch Leather Jasmine sambac Plum

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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FallNightDate nights

When

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97%

Spring

51%

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32%

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Day

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Where

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Date

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Club

72%

Formal

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