Woody Oud | Eau De Parfum 80ml | By Maison Alhambra

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Whereas sandalwood gives off creamy, almost milky notes. Both have their own unique flare. Then again, the smell is very subjective. What works for others may not work for you. It will also depend on the season and mood. Many consumers like the denseness of oud. But, others are more fans of the way sandalwood makes them feel. It doesn’t add as much depth, but it can feel warm and natural.

Those who've tried the oud perfume scent claim that the richness of the aroma gives quite the mysterious allure. It is, without a doubt, full of character while at the same time maintaining some faint floral notes. This is what we call pure exclusiveness and luxury. When mould ( phialophora parasitica ) infects the agar tree, that's when the tree creates a dense, dark, and fragrant resin—all in an effort to protect itself. The resin is then embedded in the very tree, becoming the source of Oudh.Eau Fraîche: This category has the lower concentration of essential oils or perfume extracts. They last the shortest amount of time and are usually the most inexpensive options available. If you can move past the eye-watering price tag, this really is one of the most unique, memorable scents we've ever come across. It gets its woody depth from cedarwood and ambergris, but jasmine and saffron add an addictive, feminine quality. It's one of those scents that's hard to discern a single note too, which is probably why so many people are enchanted by it (us included).

Montale’s Original Aoud is a unisex fragrance perfect for both women and men. Created by Pierre Montale, best known as the first French perfumer to base a line on Aouds, this fragrance is a soliflore deep dive into oud. If you're yet to be convinced of their brilliance, woody perfumes are great for so many reasons. They can work well for both daytime and evening wear and, if you’re somebody who likes to match their perfumes to the seasons, notes like cedar, sandalwood, patchouli and oud are ideal for this time of year. Not only that, they often make for pretty long-lasting perfumes. Here's a selection of the very best oud fragrances for men available right now. And if you want to broaden your scented horizons? Take a look at our guide to the best men's fragrances.This sweet, woody perfume introduces honey and Damask rose, giving way to spicy patchouli. The syrupy honey-dipped rose smells almost of champagne when on your skin. It’s a great starter Oud, as it’s very inoffensive. Whether you’re ramping it up or winding it down, Jo Malone Velvet Rose & Oud adds a perfect touch of luxury. Damask rose offers up a dark and captivating vibe, while smoky wood balances out the oud. Immortel is perfect for nature lovers or women who want an edge in the workplace. Like with most Ouds, it lasts a long time and is slightly overpowering, changing its fragrance somewhat from day to night and from season to season. Woody Oud Perfume / Eau De Parfum by Maison Alhambra / Lattafa (Inspired by Oud Wood – ***) This perfume has similar fragrance notes to Oud Wood. It would be a great alternative to anyone who likes this type of fragrance, but at a fraction of the price.

The smell will last for a long time and has excellent sillage. It’s also easy to wear during the colder months, whether at work or going out for drinks in the evening. This fresh and spicy fragrance has top notes of limoncello and cardamom, middle notes of patchouli and Brazilian rosewood, and base notes of tobacco and oakmoss. The scent leans more male but stands out as a unique smell on a woman. Versace Oud Noir is a modern, masculine oud that smells like the more affordable cousin of Tom Ford’s Oud Wood. It’s an elegant dark scent with a spicy peppery opening, that turns sweetly exotic with heart notes of cardamom and saffron leading neatly to the base of oud, patchouli, and leatherwood. It’s an easy-to-wear fragrance that would work equally well in the daytime at the office as going out for drinks in the evening. While each person is different regarding their taste in fragrance, there's no doubt that woodsy scents feel sophisticated and cool. Maybe it's because they're a departure from the overly sweet perfumes of our youth, or perhaps it's just something that happens to your olfactory system as you grow up (much like our taste buds). Either way, there's no denying the sultry appeal of a scent that's laced with notes like cedar, amber, bergamot, or sandalwood. These have a dry, warm smell—evocative of, well, the woods.

Some experts view oud perfume as the ultimate seduction tool. Not only does it make the wearer feel more appealing, but it also acts as a carnal catalyst. The intoxicating fragrance is quite alluring and fancy, believed to have arousing properties. Who What Wear is part of Future US LLC, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Elegantly blended, Versace Oud Noir is a good intro to the beauty of agarwood as it is a mellower and less aggressive version of oud that you often find. Performance varies a lot from person to person but in general, it has moderate sillage and longevity compared to your average oud.