229 community ratings

Dubai - Oud

Name: Dubai - Oud
Brand: The Spirit of Dubai

Perfumer: Asghar Adam Ali

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

8.0/ 10

Community score
229 ratings

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The Spirit of Dubai Dubai - Oud is a spicy, woody and resinous unisex scent led by Indian oud, saffron and black pepper.

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Skunky's take: Well seasoned, it is not short on spice.

How does it perform?

From 209 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.2 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.7 /10

You will be noticed when you walk into a room.

Bottle

8.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

5.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

83% 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

Black pepper Fruity notes Frankincense

Holy basil

Lavender Saffron Osmanthus Pear Bergamot Cardamom Lime Bitter almond Pine Cypriol Pineapple Damask rose

Heart notesfirst few hours

Earthy notes

Jasmine Rose Orchid Geranium Frankincense

Red rose

Violet Lily of the valley Balsamic notes Amberwood Gaiac wood Myrrh

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Leathery notes Vanilla

Sweet notes

Cedarwood Indian oud Tobacco Ambergris Musk Benzoin Oakmoss Sandalwood Patchouli Woody notes

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Dubai - Oud smell like?

It opens with black pepper, saffron and frankincense, while bergamot and lavender soften the edges a little. Rose, jasmine and myrrh come forward in the heart. Indian oud, vetiver, tobacco and vanilla settle at the base, leaving a smoky, leathery and earthy warmth.

Longevity is very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it suits evenings and nights out best. It reads masculine, though it is made for anyone. Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Nabeel Al Bashiq have a close profile.