10 community ratings

Oud

UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

6.1/ 10

Community score
10 ratings

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Honoré Payan Oud is a unisex fragrance that sets a sweet, spicy front over a woody, earthy and smoky oud character.

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Skunky's take: My nose picked up something sweet and Skunky has no complaints.

How does it perform?

From 13 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.7 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 40% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Earthy
Smoky

What does Oud smell like?

Saffron and cedar open it: the spice comes first, while the cedar adds a dry woodiness. In the heart, cashmere wood, patchouli and oud take over and the scent settles into an oriental depth. Moss and gaiac wood form an earthy, slightly smoky base, with the sweetness staying in the background throughout.

Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate, though with few votes these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads equally well on men and women. Montale Aoud Safran and Zara Exclusive Oud have a close profile.