110 community ratings

Al Fareed / الفريد

Name: Al Fareed / الفريد
Brand: Arabian Oud

2020MenModern

8.7/ 10

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110 ratings

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Arabian Oud Al Fareed / الفريد is a woody scent for men that sets the freshness of bergamot and pink pepper against the warmth of oud and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 105 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.0 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

92% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Al Fareed / الفريد smell like?

It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, geranium and pink pepper. The heart adds a floral, earthy layer of violet, patchouli and ambergris. In the base, oud, vanilla and musk come forward, and the scent turns sweeter and settles into an oriental warmth.

Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois and Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.