More about Jean Paul Gaultier French Oud
French Oud by Jean Paul Gaultier is a Woody fragrance for women and men, launched in 2026 in the Les Ateliers Gaultier collection. Created by Jordi Fernandez, this woody composition with a citrus facet combines bitter orange with oud and cypriol, developing a contrast between bright freshness and a darker, leathery, smoky woody character.
Featured Notes
French Oud opens with Bitter Orange, a heart of Oud, a base of Cypriol.
- Top Notes
- Bitter Orange
- Heart Notes
- Oud
- Base Notes
- Cypriol
Longevity & Projection
French Oud by Jean Paul Gaultier offers long-lasting longevity with strong projection, best suited to winter and fall and the evening and the night.
What does French Oud smell like?
French Oud opens with Bitter Orange, develops into a heart of Oud, and settles into a base of Cypriol. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does French Oud last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, French Oud has long-lasting longevity with strong projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to French Oud?
Fragrances with a similar character include Sirène, Lucius Maximus, Love Hibiscus. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy French Oud — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
French Oud by Jean Paul Gaultier is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Bitter Orange, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with strong sillage.





