ECHOES OF OUD | Byredo ACCORD OUD Impression | Oriental Spicy Perfume

Core Fragrance Details

• purelyBlack Name: ECHOES OF OUD
• Inspired By: ACCORD OUD by Byredo
• Olfactory Family: Oriental Spicy
• Format Available: Roll-On 10ml, Spray 2ml, Spray 10ml

What is the scent profile of ECHOES OF OUD?

The opening greets you with blackberry as the most detectable note, transitioning into a saffron and sage heart, with an aromatic quality combined with the oud note. The warm sweetness of blackberry and boozy rum pair with a camphorous glow from patchouli, and saffron's rounded softness is set against the sharp and smoky birch of a leather accord. Powdery musks resolve and fill in some of these opposites, and notes like clary sage complement the birch and patchouli. Ben Gorham, founder and creative director of Byredo, explains: "I had smelt Oud in India and the Middle East and was amazed by its powerful and unique character — I wanted to focus entirely on the raw material itself and in the end I fell in love with two completely different versions." Byredo launched ACCORD OUD as part of a pair, reimagining oud not as an animalic powerhouse but as a modern Scandinavian study in contrasts — fruit against resin, sweetness against smoke, softness against leather.

Longevity & Projection

• Longevity: 10+ hours easily on skin, with the roll-on format providing extended wear by anchoring to the skin's natural oils
• Projection: Moderate sillage — intimate to moderate projection, refined rather than overpowering
• Best Season: Autumn and winter — cooler months amplify the spicy, leathery warmth
• Best Occasion: Evening sophistication, date nights, and cool-weather elegance

What Makes Byredo ACCORD OUD a Unique Oriental Spicy Fragrance?

Byredo took a novel approach by openly admitting theirs was an impression consisting of other materials, rather than trying to claim authenticity. Created around oud, a type of exotic wood used in traditional incense and perfume, its existence is recorded in one of the world's oldest written texts, the Indian Sanskrit Vedas. What sets Byredo ACCORD OUD apart is its refusal to deliver a traditional Middle Eastern oud experience. Instead, it presents oud as a mysterious set of olfactory characteristics — sweet, medicinal, soft, and dark.

What Are the Scent Notes in Byredo ACCORD OUD?

• Top Notes: Blackberry, Rum, Saffron
• Middle Notes: Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Clary Sage
• Base Notes: Patchouli, Musk

Fragrance Family: Oriental Spicy

What Is the Scent Journey of Byredo ACCORD OUD?

The opening greets you with blackberry as the most detectable note, transitioning into a saffron and sage heart. Byredo's ACCORD OUD presents a striking set of olfactory opposites: the warm sweetness of blackberry and boozy rum pair with a camphorous glow from patchouli, and saffron's rounded softness is set against the sharp and smoky birch of a leather accord. Founder and creative director Ben Gorham explains: "I had smelled Oud in India and the Middle East and was amazed by its powerful and unique character — I wanted to focus entirely on the raw material itself." The dry-down reveals an earthy patchouli foundation softened by powdery musks, creating a minimalist Scandinavian take on sacred wood.

• Dive deeper into the Byredo ACCORD OUD fragrance breakdown for complete note analysis and longevity tips.

How Does ECHOES OF OUD Compare to Byredo ACCORD OUD?

ECHOES OF OUD captures the aromatic DNA of Byredo ACCORD OUD, sharing the same fruity-spicy opening and supple leather heart. Our impression replicates the distinctive blackberry-saffron-leather accord, suspended in a base of patchouli and powdery musk. While we recreate the olfactory structure with precision, individual skin chemistry and projection may vary. We do not claim to be identical to the original — we offer an accessible, high-quality alternative crafted in Australia for daily wear.

Who Is Byredo ACCORD OUD For?

Byredo ACCORD OUD is elegant, sexy, and easy to wear. It's very unique and doesn't smell like all the other oud scents out there — it's completely unisex, very sophisticated but in a relaxed and delicious way, with the rum and blackberry blending beautifully with the oud note. This fragrance suits confident individuals who appreciate niche minimalism, Scandinavian design, and oud without the animalic intensity — ideal for evening sophistication and cooler-weather elegance.

What Fragrances Is Byredo ACCORD OUD Frequently Compared To?

Byredo ACCORD OUD has similarities to Tom Ford Oud Wood — it's not quite as sweet, but it's well rounded and more musky. Many reviewers also compare it to Amouage Jubilation 25. If you're drawn to these comparisons, explore our MOJAVE MIST for another Byredo interpretation, or VENTIS MAGNUS for a fruity-woody alternative.

How to Wear ECHOES OF OUD

• Pulse Points: Apply the roll-on to inner wrists, behind the ears, the base of the throat, and the inside of elbows. These warm spots activate and project the fragrance throughout the day.
• Layering Tip: Pair ECHOES OF OUD with MOJAVE MIST for a warmer, amber-floral depth, or layer with CARDAMOM BREEZE to heighten the citrus-spice contrast and lift the leather accord.
• Seasonal Wear: Best suited for autumn and winter evenings when the cooler air amplifies the spicy, leathery richness. The fruity blackberry opening provides enough brightness for transitional spring evenings and sophisticated evening events year-round.
• Longevity Tip: Apply to moisturised skin for maximum longevity. The Fractionated Coconut Oil base adheres to hydrated skin significantly better than dry skin.
• Customise Your Scent: Add 1–2 drops of purelyBlack sandalwood essential oil to deepen the woody base, or blend with frankincense oil to enhance the sacred, resinous quality of the oud accord and add meditative warmth.

Curious how it compares to the original? Read our ACCORD OUD dupe review Australia.

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• QUIET CHORD — Aesop TACIT dupe, a woody aromatic built on basil, vetiver, and earthy green notes
• VENTIS MAGNUS — House of Creed AVENTUS impression, a fruity chypre with pineapple, birch, and oakmoss

Our Perfumery Philosophy

purelyBlack creates high-quality impressions of designer and niche fragrances, formulated at EDP concentration with a 20–30% perfume oil ratio. We are an Australian-owned perfumery committed to vegan and cruelty-free formulations.

Choose Your Format

• Roll-On (Long-Lasting Anchor): Suspended in 100% alcohol-free Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply 2–3 swipes directly to pulse points — behind the ears, temples, or wrists — to anchor the fragrance to your body heat. Shake well before use.
• Spray (High Projection): Formulated with a natural alcohol base (produced via sugar fermentation). Designed for use on both skin and clothing for broader projection.

Quality & Purity

• 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free: No animal-derived ingredients. Never tested on animals.
• Australian Owned: Proudly Australian-owned and operated perfumery.
• EDP Concentration: Formulated at 20–30% perfume oil ratio for Eau de Parfum longevity.
• Alcohol-Free Roll-On Base: Fractionated Coconut Oil ensures long-lasting skin adhesion.

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• purelyBlack creates high-quality impressions and alternatives to designer and niche fragrances. purelyBlack is an independent Australian entity with no affiliation, association, or connection to the original brand, its manufacturers, or its products. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. We operate in strict compliance with comparative advertising policies.

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