Les Bains Guerbois Oud Laque EDP

Description

Oud Laque is a fragrance built like lacquered wood: layered, luminous, and quietly dramatic. Part of Les Bains Guerbois’ Formes & Matières collection, this eau de parfum by Mathieu Nardin pays tribute to the precious wood décor of the Parisian landmark’s rooms. Cardamom and dried fruits open with warm, roasted spice, Bourbon geranium lends an elegant, rosy poise to the heart, and a base of guaiac wood, benzoin, and gurjan balsam settles into a smoky, balsamic glow. Leather weaves through the mid-notes, giving the composition a sensual, masculine-leaning depth without ever becoming heavy.

Scent Character

Translation: A balanced sweet-woody-spicy core with smoky leather depth. Warm, rich, and enveloping rather than sharp.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Dried Fruits, Cardamom

Heart: Leather, Cloves, Geranium

Base: Benzoin, Guaiac Wood, Gurjan Balsam

Performance

• Longevity: 7–9 hours on skin
• Sillage: Moderate to strong
• Projection: Roughly 2–3 feet in the first hour, then settles to arm’s length as the benzoin-wood base takes over

Best Occasions & Season

• Season: Fall, Winter. The spiced leather and benzoin warmth suit cool weather best
• Occasion: Evening wear, special occasions, formal settings
• Gender: Unisex (leans slightly masculine)
• Skip for: Hot summer days or casual daytime errands

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Mathieu Nardin
House: Les Bains Guerbois, French niche, Paris (relaunched 2016, rooted in the 1885 thermal baths)
Released: 2022 (Formes & Matières collection)

Try Before You Commit

Oud Laque is available in a 100 ml retail bottle at $235.00. A fragrance this rich and layered rewards wearing on skin before deciding: reach out to us if you’d like to explore sampling options.

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FAQ

Does Oud Laque contain real oud?
The note pyramid lists guaiac wood and gurjan balsam rather than agarwood. The “oud” in the name refers to the olfactive impression (warm, smoky, lacquered wood) rather than a declared agarwood ingredient.

How long does Oud Laque last?
Expect 7–9 hours. The spiced opening is strong, and the benzoin-wood base lingers well into the evening.

Is Oud Laque a masculine fragrance?
It’s marketed as unisex. The leather and spice lean slightly masculine, but the dried-fruit sweetness and geranium give it enough balance for any wearer.

What is the Formes & Matières collection?
A 2022 sub-line by Les Bains Guerbois inspired by the materials and architecture of the historic Parisian bathhouse. Each fragrance (Oud Laque, Raku, and Damier) interprets a different craft material.