Iconic Oud
Perfumer: Fabrice Pellegrin
Votes lean masculine
84 ratings
From your scent profile
Birkholz Iconic Oud is a unisex scent that joins a floral, spicy opening to a leathery, smoky oud base.
Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.
How does it perform?
From 75 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price is not for everyone, so try before you commit.
Blind buy risk
86% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
- Smoky
- Leathery
Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
LeatheryWhat does Iconic Oud smell like?
Jasmine, rose and geranium give it a floral start; in the heart, vanilla, musk and saffron sweeten and warm it. As it dries, leather, Cambodian oud and sandalwood take over, leaving it woody, resinous and smoky.
Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Voters are split between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably on either. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Montale Oud Edition have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Jasmine
- Rose
- Geranium
First hours
- Vanilla
- Musk
- Saffron
Towards evening
- Leather
- Cambodian oud
- Sandalwood
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Winter
- 37%Autumn
- 17%Spring
- 9%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Evening35%
- Nighttime34%
- Casual16%
- Office9%
- Daytime6%
Least picked for daytime.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026