Resala
Perfumer: Jordi Fernández
Votes lean masculine
402 ratings
From your scent profile
Arabian Oud Resala is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings.
Skunky's take: Got evening plans? This bottle is ready.
How does it perform?
From 377 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Talks even from the shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
91% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
What does Resala smell like?
Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a solid share reads it as feminine.
Saffron opens, then rose and vanilla build a soft, creamy sweetness in the heart. In the base, oud and chocolate settle it into a woody, gourmand, oriental feel. Taif Al-Emarat Violet Oud and Zyara Oud Fondue have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Saffron
First hours
- Rose
- Vanilla
Towards evening
- Oud
- Chocolate
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 43%Winter
- 41%Autumn
- 13%Spring
- Evening35%
- Nighttime34%
- Casual19%
- Daytime6%
- Office6%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
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