34 community ratings

A'Oud Ancienne

Name: A'Oud Ancienne
Brand: Rogue

Perfumer: Manuel Cross

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

6.3/ 10

Community score
34 ratings

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Rogue A'Oud Ancienne is a dark, animalic unisex scent led by Assam oud, labdanum and castoreum.

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Skunky's take: It shines in the cold, and the votes agree.

How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.9 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

50% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Ylang-ylang Amyris Assam oud Labdanum Castoreum

Blue cypress

Bitter almond

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Spicy
Woody
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Leathery

What does A'Oud Ancienne smell like?

Its notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base. Assam oud and labdanum build a woody, resinous body, while castoreum adds a leathery, animal warmth. Oakmoss and blue cypress bring an earthy depth, and bitter almond and ylang-ylang soften the edges a little. The spicy accord is clearly present too.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it is noticed up close without filling the room. Its heavy, dense character suits cooler weather and evenings, and it works on men and women alike. Chanel Antaeus and Zoologist Hyrax have a close profile.