Blossom Oud by Laurence Dumont bottle
Laurence Dumont

Blossom Oud

3.9/5 · 14 votes Unisex 2013
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Longevity3.6/5
Sillage3.0/5
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter25
Our take

Cedar opens the fragrance with a dry, pencil-shaving sharpness that can feel a little thin on its own. Some wearers will miss the plush, rounded entrance that usually signals a more expensive composition. The wood reads more like a bare branch than a polished floor, and that austerity is the first thing you notice before anything else has a chance to settle in.

Jasmine arrives next and softens the edges without ever becoming a heavy blanket of white petals. It keeps the mood airy while the oud and sandalwood build a warm, powdery foundation beneath. The oud here is tame, more of a resinous hum than a medicinal smoke, and the sandalwood gives it a creamy texture that lingers on the skin. You can picture this on a patio surrounded by budding trees, the air warm but not heavy, or during a walk through a garden after a light rain when the earth is still damp. The spicy accord adds a gentle heat that works against a breeze, making it feel alive in the open air. It suits someone who likes wood without the weight of a winter coat, though anyone searching for a bold, animalic oud will find this one far too polite and clean. The floral and woody elements sit side by side

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