15 community ratings

Only Oud

Name: Only Oud
Brand: Dixit & Zak

Perfumer: Nitish Dixit

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.4/ 10

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Dixit & Zak Only Oud is a woody unisex scent that pairs Assam and Indian oud with Mysore sandalwood and saffron, opening on citrus; it has been discontinued.

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How does it perform?

From 13 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasminum auriculatum Bergamot Orange Damask rose Lemon

Heart notesfirst few hours

Champaca

Hay absolute

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Assam oud Indian oud Mysore sandalwood Saffron

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Only Oud smell like?

It opens with bergamot, orange and lemon forming a bright citrus layer, while Damask rose and Jasminum auriculatum add a floral softness. The heart holds champaca and hay absolute, and the base brings the two ouds, sandalwood and saffron forward. Spicy, smoky, resinous and leathery accords darken the character, with an earthy, animal side sitting in the background.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, and most voters give longevity a high mark. Its dense, oriental build suits cooler weather, and it reads as unisex rather than leaning masculine or feminine. Those after a close profile might also look at Dior Purple Oud and Dixit & Zak Oud Rosa.