35 community ratings

Al Oud

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.5/ 10

Community score
35 ratings

Hind Al Oud Al Oud is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets saffron and rose in the heart against a base of sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood.

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Skunky's take: The floral side leads, it arrives with a bouquet.

How does it perform?

From 30 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.1 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.6 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

94% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy

What does Al Oud smell like?

Pepper comes first, then saffron and rose take over in the heart. The base is led by sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood; resinous, earthy and animal accords give it a dark oriental tone, while the floral side softens that weight a little.

Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits in between. Hind Al Oud Amber and La Manufacture Rêve Ottoman have a close profile.