Aoud Leather

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring a distant third and summer rarely chosen. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair share find it feminine.

The notes read as one whole rather than in stages: leather and oud carry the weight, while saffron and Indian pepper add spice. Calabrian bergamot and Guatemala cardamom lighten it a little, and ambergris gives a soft base. Sweet, woody and resinous accords lead, with a leathery, earthy smokiness alongside. Zara Exclusive Oud and Carner Cuirs have a close profile.