20 community ratings

Alpha Aoud

Name: Alpha Aoud
Brand: The Dua Brand

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
20 ratings

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The Dua Brand Alpha Aoud is a unisex scent led by oud, patchouli and vetiver, dense with spice, resin and smoke.

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How does it perform?

From 31 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

7.6 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

85% 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

Valerian

Sicilian bergamot Nagarmotha Gurjum balsam

Heart notesfirst few hours

Egyptian jasmine Bulgarian rose Geranium

Oregano

Nutmeg

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Patchouli Birch Labdanum Oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Alpha Aoud smell like?

Alpha Aoud has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters rate both as high, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. Despite its floral touches, the character is heavy and dark, suiting men and women alike.

It opens with valerian, Sicilian bergamot, nagarmotha and gurjum balsam, a slightly bitter, resinous start. In the heart, Egyptian jasmine and Bulgarian rose join geranium, oregano and nutmeg, pulling the floral side towards spice. The base of oud, birch, labdanum, patchouli and vetiver brings smoke, leather and wood to the front. Roja Parfums H - The Exclusive Aoud and Nishane Mana have a close profile.