120 community ratings

Chinese Oud II / 中國沉香

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.5/ 10

Community score
120 ratings

Areej Le Doré Chinese Oud II / 中國沉香 is a discontinued unisex fragrance that sets the resinous, smoky and earthy side of oud against a soft floral sweetness.

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Skunky's take: The community loves this one, the score says it all.

How does it perform?

From 113 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.3 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

93% 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

Orange Aldehydes Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Chinese gardenia

Chinese jasmine

Chinese rose

Chinese oud

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indonesian vanilla

Mysore sandalwood absolute

Patchouli Oakmoss

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Fruity
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Creamy

What does Chinese Oud II / 中國沉香 smell like?

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall, followed by winter and spring, and it is worn mostly for leisure and evenings, with the office well behind. Most voters read its character as masculine and classic, though some find it feminine.

It opens with orange, bergamot and aldehydes for a bright citrus lift. Chinese gardenia, jasmine and rose form a floral heart, with Chinese oud giving it a woody, smoky floor. In the base, Indonesian vanilla and Mysore sandalwood add a creamy sweetness, while patchouli and oakmoss dry it down earthy. Areej Le Doré Chinese Oud and Maison Incens Chypre Isli have a close profile.