452 community ratings

Aoud

Name: Aoud
Brand: Roja Parfums

Perfumer: Roja Dove

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
452 ratings

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Roja Parfums Aoud is a unisex scent that sets a floral, sweet and spicy character over a woody, resinous base.

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How does it perform?

From 397 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.1 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

5.7 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

91% 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.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous

What does Aoud smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; spring follows, while summer is the least chosen season. Voters read it as masculine more than anything, with feminine and classic close behind.

It opens bright with bergamot, lemon and vervain. At the heart, May rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft floral layer. The base brings oud, patchouli, saffron and cinnamon for a spicy, resinous warmth, sweetened and softened by vanilla and sandalwood. Roja Parfums Aoud Absolue Précieux and Roja Parfums Ahlam have a close profile.