13 community ratings

Imperial Oud

MenClassic

8.2/ 10

Community score
13 ratings

Maison Anthony Marmin Imperial Oud pairs Indian oud with cedar and leather in a smoky, resinous woody-oriental scent aimed at men; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like a tree: unhurried, upright, reassuring.

How does it perform?

From 11 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.4 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

100% 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.

Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Imperial Oud smell like?

The opening of cypriol and frankincense gives a dry, smoky resin feel. At the heart, amber and leather take over and the scent turns leathery with a faint animal edge. Indian oud and cedar dominate the base, leaving an earthy, woody and warm character.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it makes itself known without overwhelming a room. Its dense, dark build sits closer to cooler seasons and evening wear. Marc Gebauer Air Tiger and Maison Anthony Marmin FBI.17 have a close profile.