Les Eaux Primordiales Oud Superfluide EDP

Description

Les Eaux Primordiales Oud Superfluide EDP takes real agarwood (oud), one of perfumery's rarest resins, and makes it easy to wear. Perfumer Arnaud Poulain pairs the smoky, resinous wood with bright bitter orange, saffron and a nutty touch of sesame, then rests it on a soft cloud of vanilla and benzoin. It is a fragrance for people who want depth over spectacle, and a friendly first oud for those who have been wary of the note.

Scent Character

• Oud: genuine agarwood, smoky and resinous
• Warm Spicy: saffron and guaiac wood
• Vanilla & Balsamic: benzoin and creamy vanilla

Translation: smooth, smoky oud wood lit up by bitter orange and saffron, softened by creamy vanilla and balsamic resin.

Fragrance Pyramid

• Top: Saffron, Bitter Orange, Sesame
• Heart: Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood
• Base: Vanilla, Benzoin

Performance

Independent longevity and projection figures for this release are sparse. Reviewers describe an easy, approachable oud rather than a heavy, animalic one, and resin-and-vanilla bases like this typically wear for many hours. A reasonable expectation is around six to eight hours with moderate projection.

Best Occasions & Season

Best in fall and winter, for evenings, night out and special occasions. It is soft enough for the office in cool weather with a light hand, but its warmth is not built for summer heat.

Concentration & Provenance

Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz / 100 ml, unisex. From Les Eaux Primordiales, a Paris niche house created by Arnaud Poulain with Amélie Bourgeois of Flair Paris, with fragrances made in northern France. Oud Superfluide belongs to the Superfluide collection, launched in 2019, which centres on warm, resinous materials.

Try Before You Commit

Not sure about oud? A 1 mL sample is $5.99, an inexpensive way to test it on your skin before choosing the 100 ml bottle at $249.99.

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FAQ

Does it contain real oud? Yes, agarwood (oud) is a listed note, sourced in the composition's story from Laos.

Is it a strong, animalic oud? No. Bitter orange, saffron, vanilla and benzoin keep it smooth and approachable.

Is it unisex? Yes.

Who made it? Perfumer Arnaud Poulain, founder of Les Eaux Primordiales.