The Outcast Blue Extrait dupe we make is Oudcast, new in on 10 November 2026. It is our take on Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo: saffron and black pepper, a thread of lily of the valley, then oud, tobacco, vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. 35% Extrait. Lasts 7+ hours, guaranteed. £40 for 50ml, or buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 x 50ml for £80. See Oudcast.
The fact to check: Harvey Nichols sell the 100ml Outcast Blue Extrait at £365 (checked November 2026). That is £3.65 a millilitre. Oudcast works out at 80p.
Oudcast, our take on Outcast Blue Extrait by Ex Nihilo. 35% Extrait. Lasts 7+ hours, guaranteed. 60 days to decide. See Oudcast, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
What is the best Outcast Blue Extrait dupe in the UK?
Oudcast. It follows the notes of the Extrait, not the older Eau de Parfum, so the oud is in. It is a 35% Extrait at £40 for 50ml, with 60 days to decide.
The oil arrived with us on 10 November 2026, and Oudcast went on sale the same day.
Why is it called Oudcast?
It is one letter away from Outcast. Swap the t for a d and you get oud, the one note the Extrait adds to Outcast Blue.
Outcast Blue EDP vs Extrait: what changed?
There are two Outcast Blues. The Eau de Parfum came out in 2019, first as a Selfridges exclusive. The Extrait de Parfum followed in 2022 as a worldwide release in Ex Nihilo's Quintessence collection, made by perfumer Jordi Fernández. In the words of the Harvey Nichols listing, he "boosted its base notes with a powerful Agarwood".
| Outcast Blue Eau de Parfum | Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2019 | 2022 |
| Top | Saffron, black pepper, pink pepper | Saffron, black pepper |
| Heart | Cedarwood, lily of the valley | Lily of the valley |
| Base | Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco, oakmoss | Agarwood (oud), vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco, oakmoss |
| UK price | £180 for 50ml at Liberty (RRP, checked November 2026) | £365 for 100ml at Harvey Nichols (checked November 2026) |
EDP notes from Liberty; Extrait notes from Harvey Nichols and Harrods. The big change is in the base: patchouli out, oud in. Oudcast follows the Extrait column.
What does Outcast Blue Extrait smell like?
Dark, dry and spicy. Harvey Nichols file it as Woody Spicy, and Fragrantica as Aromatic Spicy. These are the notes Harvey Nichols and Harrods list (Fragrantica gives the same, with moss for oakmoss):
- Top: saffron, black pepper
- Heart: lily of the valley
- Base: agarwood (oud), vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco, oakmoss
Two notes worth knowing. Agarwood is oud: the resin-soaked heartwood of the aquilaria tree, smoky and a little animalic. Oakmoss is a lichen that smells damp, green and inky, and it gives the base its shadow.
How Oudcast unfolds, note by note
The opening: saffron and black pepper
Hot and dry. Saffron brings a leathery, slightly metallic warmth, and black pepper gives it bite.
The heart: lily of the valley
A clean, green-white floral thread that stops the spice getting heavy. You notice it more than you expect in something this dark.
The base: oud, tobacco and moss
Oud and tobacco over vetiver, sandalwood and oakmoss. Earthy, smoky and dry. More bonfire than dessert.
Who it suits and when to wear it
Anyone who wants oud without the sugar. Fragrantica lists it for women and men, and Harrods file it under unisex. Voters there wear it most in winter and autumn, and far more at night than in the day. On Fragrantica it holds 4.32 out of 5 from 455 votes (checked November 2026). Evenings, cold weather, a long dinner. Two sprays is plenty.
How much is Outcast Blue Extrait in the UK?
£365 for 100ml at Harvey Nichols (checked November 2026). Harrods list a 50ml, but it was out of stock with no price showing when we checked. Oudcast is £40 for 50ml. Any three 50ml bottles are £80, so £26.67 each.
| Outcast Blue Extrait (Ex Nihilo) | Oudcast (Aromara) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £365 for 100ml at Harvey Nichols (checked November 2026) | £40 for 50ml, or 3 for £80 |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | 35% Extrait de Parfum |
| Longevity promise | Not stated | 7+ hours, guaranteed |
| Returns | Retailer's own policy | 60 days to decide (sent back at least 90% full) |
Both are Extraits, so we do not turn this into a numbers contest. What we promise is the scent family, the wear and the price.
Is Outcast Blue Extrait worth £365?
If you collect Ex Nihilo bottles, maybe. If you want the smell to wear, £365 is a lot of markup to spray on a wet Tuesday. 9 in 10 buyers say they can't tell the difference (our survey). Oudcast is made in the UK, vegan and cruelty-free. Free UK delivery over £45.
Oudcast vs Oud Elite: which should you buy?
Fragrantica reviewers often compare Outcast Blue to Initio Oud for Greatness, and we make both. Oud Elite, our take on Oud for Greatness, shares the saffron and the oud but goes rounder, with nutmeg, lavender, patchouli and amber. Oudcast is drier and darker, with black pepper, tobacco, vetiver and oakmoss. Want it smooth: Oud Elite. Want it rugged: Oudcast.
How long does Oudcast last?
Lasts 7+ hours, guaranteed. It is a 35% Extrait, and the base is built from slow materials: oud, tobacco, vetiver and moss. Doesn't last 7+ hours on you? Get your money back within 60 days.
Pair it: build your 3 for £80
Buy any 2, get the 3rd free. If Oudcast is your first pick, these sit well next to it.
- Oud Elite. Saffron, lavender and oud, our take on Initio Oud for Greatness. The smooth one.
- Fugaze. Saffron, oud, leather and tobacco over amber, our take on Born to Stand Out Fugazzi. The leathery one.
- Night Rail. Cardamom, leather and vetiver, our take on Ex Nihilo Chandigarh Express. The other Ex Nihilo one.
Outcast Blue Extrait dupe FAQs
What is the best Outcast Blue Extrait dupe in the UK?
Oudcast by Aromara. It is our take on Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum by Ex Nihilo, made as a 35% Extrait. It is £40 for 50ml, or 3 x 50ml for £80. Lasts 7+ hours, guaranteed, with 60 days to decide.
How much is Outcast Blue Extrait in the UK?
£365 for 100ml at Harvey Nichols (checked November 2026). Oudcast is £40 for 50ml.
Is Oudcast based on the Extrait or the Eau de Parfum?
The Extrait. The 2019 Eau de Parfum has patchouli in the base. The 2022 Extrait has agarwood (oud) instead, and Oudcast follows the Extrait.
What are the notes in Outcast Blue Extrait?
Top: saffron, black pepper. Heart: lily of the valley. Base: agarwood (oud), vetiver, sandalwood, tobacco, oakmoss.
Is Outcast Blue for men or women?
Both. Harrods file it under unisex, and Fragrantica lists it for women and men.
How long does Oudcast last?
Lasts 7+ hours, guaranteed. Doesn't last 7+ hours on you? Get your money back within 60 days.
When did Oudcast launch?
Oudcast launched on 10 November 2026, the day the oil arrived.
Oudcast: saffron, oud, tobacco and vetiver, our take on Outcast Blue Extrait by Ex Nihilo. 35% Extrait. Lasts 7+ hours, guaranteed. 60 days to decide. Join 50,000+ customers who've switched. See Oudcast, £40. Buy any 2, get the 3rd free: 3 for £80.
Keep reading: the best Ex Nihilo dupes in the UK, the Ex Nihilo story, what is saffron? and the best tobacco perfume dupes.
Aromara is not affiliated with Ex Nihilo. Outcast Blue is a trademark of its owner; we name it only to describe the scent family.
