73 community ratings

Sheikh Al Oud

MenClassic

7.7/ 10

Community score
73 ratings

Ard Al Zaafaran Sheikh Al Oud is a smoky, resinous men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 68 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Frankincense Oud Woody notes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Sheikh Al Oud smell like?

It is built on frankincense, oud and woody notes. The woody, resinous side dominates, joined by a spicy warmth and an earthy depth. Smoky and leathery tones keep it austere, while a sweet oriental softness rounds off the edges, with a faint animal trace in the background.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Most voters read it as masculine, and its classic bearing will appeal to those who like heavy oud. Lattafa Night Oud and House of Orpheus The Black Goat have a close profile.