Oud Samba

Oud Samba from the Italian house LPDO, released in 2026, is a sweet, woody fragrance worn by anyone. Those who have described it agree it is gourmand and woody above all, with a minority also picking up musk, amber and a leathery edge.

The fruit comes first: raspberry and passionfruit give a bright, tangy sweetness, and caramel thickens it into something closer to dessert. Underneath, cashmere wood brings a soft, smooth woodiness rather than anything rough, while patchouli adds a darker, earthy depth. Suede contributes a quiet, velvety leather feel, and musk and amber warm the finish and keep it close to the skin.

Despite the name, no oud is listed among the notes, so expect the fruit-and-caramel sweetness over soft wood rather than a sharp, medicinal oud. The combination of caramel, suede and amber suggests a cosy, cool-weather scent for evenings and relaxed occasions, best worn where sweetness is welcome rather than in heat.

Oud Samba — unisex fragrance by LPDO (released 2026). Notes: Amber, Caramel, Cashmere Wood, Cashmir wood, Musk, Passionfruit, Patchouli, Raspberry, Suede. — Parfica open fragrance database