313 community ratings

Musk Aoud

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.2/ 10

Community score
313 ratings

Roja Parfums Musk Aoud is a smoky, leathery oud scent that suits autumn and winter evenings; it is unisex and has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A night owl's pick; made for evenings out.

How does it perform?

From 277 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.7 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

9.2 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% 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
Animal
Resinous
Smoky

What does Musk Aoud smell like?

It opens with lemon and bergamot, and the heart turns floral with ylang-ylang, Grasse jasmine and May rose. Oud, musk, vanilla, patchouli and leather dominate the base, wrapped in sweet, spicy, resinous and woody accords.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening or a night out; summer is rarely chosen. Though unisex, voters lean towards calling it masculine. Roja Parfums Musk Aoud Absolue Précieux and Roja Parfums 51 pour Homme (Parfum) have a close profile.