54 community ratings

Soul of Oud

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.5/ 10

Community score
54 ratings

Ramón Monegal Soul of Oud is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance that softens Assam and Laotian oud with vanilla, chocolate and rose.

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Skunky's take: The community loves this one, the score says it all.

How does it perform?

From 58 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.7 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.8 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.4 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

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.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cashmeran Amber Osmanthus Rose Assam oud Coriander Musk Laotian oud Vanilla Chocolate Nutmeg Birch leaf Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Smoky

What does Soul of Oud smell like?

Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. On character it gets the most votes as masculine, followed by feminine and classic.

The notes read as one whole: the smoky, woody oud is wrapped in the gourmand sweetness of vanilla and chocolate. Rose and osmanthus add a floral softness, coriander and nutmeg bring spice. Amber, musk and cashmeran lay a powdery, warm base, while vetiver and birch leaf leave a dry, leathery edge. Anglomania and Godolphin have a close profile.