Oud 27 Le Labo for women and men

If you're into skanky "oud-and-animalic" concoctions a-là Aoud Cuir D'Arabie or Dior's Leather Oud, this one could represent a fantastic alternative (or addition). Oud 27 opens with a strong and sort of arresting accord of saffron and raunchy leather while the oud enhances the overall challenging vibe with an extremely pungent/sour presence. WOW! The first hour is quite an experience. Unusual, uncompromising and shocking.

After the initial brutal blast, Oud 27 settles down and turns to be slightly more "conventional" playing the dark woods game. In this phase the oud shines joined by woods galore and bringing to mind of a (much) paler version of ByKilian's Pure Oud. While I still thoroughly enjoy this composition, I find it somehow short-lived. Lasting is not among the best (expecially considering the intense opening) and the fragrance looses its initial challenging power too rapidly. Personally I stuck with the bolder (and even skankier) Leather Oud, but Oud 27 comes definitely as a close second.

Not for everybody.

Rating: 8/10

I've really tried to like this scent, but after enough samplings on skin, it comes down to one factor with Oud 27: The over-pungent sour note at the very top. Not just a mild sour odor, but the kind of "damp sponge left around far too long" sourness that becomes unpleasant.

I'll grant that it starts to dissipate around 30 minutes in and is barely noticeable at two hours; for me, it's two hours too long. Otherwise, what remains otherwise is definitely interesting if not earthy and animalic. It is bombastic, unapologetic, and loudly projects your arrival by wearing it. It's insanely bold and rather untamed compared to other Ouds (Montale Our Cuir d'Arabie comes to mind) that use much more subtlety. I'd completely agree with it being "edgy" in a way that I'd compare to being rough at those same edges. If you want the bull and promise to never let it venture into the China Shop, this is probably your style.

My view is that if you enjoy very tarry, resiny, thick-smelling Oud fragrances, this is worth trying. For my view, however, it lacks some of the refinement that I would prefer in a fragrance.

I'm new to oud, and I think this was a bit too much for me to appreciate. I recognized the oud right off the bat, but it's not a note that like very much, which is a shame given the recent flood of oud fragrances. My initial impressions of this fragrance were stomach rolling-I got this very loud black pepper note and something that was nauseatingly oily--almost like turpentine. Or linseed oil for those of you that do any oil painting. I don't think oud and I will ever be friends, but if you like it, then try this. The longevity is excellent and the oud is loud and present.

Oud 27 reminds me of Tom of Finland by Etat Libre d'Orange, while it's more animalic. Oud 27 starts with a very animalic, fierce, attractive smell, and then it turns softer and sweeter.

It's very sexy, mesmerizing and quite wearable for the ppl who are into oud like me.

One of the best Ouds ever made. Refined, animalic, delicious, and complex. If you are new to Oud, stay away from this. You have to have an open mind and some sort of experience with Ouds prior to this; if not, you won't appreciate it.

Oooo... I'm a BIG fan of this stuff!

My overwhelming impression is one of brightness, luminosity and radiance; there's a buzzy, high-pitched, sour vibe from the oud and saffron when the scent first goes on the skin. This is the bit I most enjoy! Later it settles down and moderates it's behaviour when the cedar wood and resins become more prominent. The sour note is very assertive and I can understand why some people might compare it with the unwelcome, edgy smell of urine - but for me, it's a world away and has an entirely different, pleasing quality; it's very attractive in my opinion - almost mouth-watering.

The uniqueness of this perfume has somehow burned it's way into my olfactory memory and I've experienced a strong craving for it on several occasions since acquiring the sample bottle and I am now in possession of a full, glorious bottle.

The initial scent was headache-inducing but evaporated down to a decent dark and sweet oud. Not for the faint hearted, but if oud suits you, this is one to try.

Oud is a note that is relatively new to me. As I strolled through the department store, I noticed Oud 27 and thought that it would be the perfect moment to experience oud, which is either a love it or hate it.

Oud 27 opened quite strong and edgy, however despite its rather loud entrance, I sensed that I was falling in love already.

In my words, Oud 27 smells like rich, resinous woods with a touch of spicy earthiness and fragrant smoke. It's not your typical run-of-the-mill type scent, it is very unique and sits more on the masculine side of things.

I'm a girly-girl, however I love wearing this. The scent makes me feel in control and sexy, in a bad-girl way.

This fragrance has a somewhat leathery feel, which reminds me of Bandit by Robert Piguet, however I wouldn't say that they are very alike in scent. There really isn't anything like it.

The earthiness does create an almost dirty feel, which can be off-putting for some. Oud 27 is very raw and I would say, shocking. It actually smells a little bit like sex.

I adore Le Labo's Oud 27. It is absolute perfection to my nose. The amazing lasting strength and sillage only adds to this fragrance's impressiveness.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a bottle of this sitting on my dresser very soon.

If you're in the market for a shoe polish fragrance, here ya go!

That was my initial thought when I smelld Oud 27 and my opinion hasn't changed much. It's not a bad scent, just very unusual. It's not something I would want to smell on my boyfriend, but it's one of those scents that makes you want to take a whiff of it from the bottle just for fun.

Are you looking for something similar to Bvlgari Black but a little edgier? Or something like CdG Tar, but a little softer and more wearable? Then Oud 27 could be your perfect choise!

If it is a little rubber in Bvlgari Black, there is a lot of rubber in Oud 27. But not heavy, hard to wear rubber, this is like rubber made to wear. Smoth, shiny and sexy (if you´re in to rubber, definitly!).

Also there is vanilla softing it up, some saffron, incense and patchouli make it a little more complex and interesting.

One of my fav perfumes from Le Labo. Longlasting, strange and kind of fun!
Recommend it to anyone that likes odd perfumes that stands out from the crowd.