27 community ratings

Oud in Bourbon

2021UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

Scents of Wood Oud in Bourbon is a sweet, gourmand and woody unisex fragrance that sets oud, vanilla and cocoa absolute beside saffron and coffee.

Compare

Skunky's take: The sweet side leads; sugar fans, this way.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.6 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

81% 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

Saffron Coffee Patchouli Labdanum Davana Oud Vanilla Frangipani Cocoa absolute

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does Oud in Bourbon smell like?

Sweetness and spice run together here: saffron and coffee build the gourmand side, softened by cocoa absolute and vanilla. Patchouli and labdanum add an earthy, resinous base, while oud brings a woody, smoky shade. Frangipani and davana tilt the sweetness slightly floral and fruity.

Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters tend to read it as masculine and classic. Byredo Mumbai Noise and Mugler A*Men Pure Wood share a close profile.