32 community ratings

Oud of Nobles

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.6/ 10

Community score
32 ratings

Jo Adams Oud of Nobles is a sweet, spicy and smoky oud with leathery, resinous depth, suited to evenings in the colder months.

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Skunky's take: Sleeps by day, goes out at night; very skunk of it.

How does it perform?

From 32 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.0 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.7 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.9 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

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.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Oud of Nobles smell like?

It opens with saffron, nutmeg and lavender, a spicy start. In the heart, tobacco and oud bring a smoky, woody body. In the base, musk, leather and patchouli sweeten and soften it, and the oriental character stays dominant to the end.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Though it is unisex, half of voters read it as masculine. Initio Oud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale have a close profile.