The Perfume Library

Resala

8.4

Arabian Oud

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Arabian Oud Resala is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. Both longevity and sillage are rated very strong, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with evenings and nights out leading the occasions. Votes lean somewhat masculine, though a solid share reads it as feminine. Saffron opens, then rose and vanilla build a soft, creamy sweetness in the heart. In the base, oud and chocolate settle it into a woody, gourmand, oriental feel. Taif Al-Emarat Violet Oud and Zyara Oud Fondue have a close profile.

Madawi 40 Years Gold Edition

8.8

Arabian Oud · 2022

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Madawi 40 Years Gold Edition is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, and suits fall and winter best. Black pepper and cardamom bring spice to the opening, while red fruits add a sweet, fruity edge. In the heart, pineapple, jasmine and tonka bean turn floral and creamy; patchouli, amber and vanilla then settle this gourmand, oriental character onto a warm, soft base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is not far behind, and few choose summer. Night out and evening wear stand out, while office use is rarely chosen. Masculine and feminine votes are close, so it reads as truly in between. Afnan Perfumes Turathi (Purple) and Anfas Ishq have a close profile.

Kalemat

8.1

Arabian Oud

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Arabian Oud Kalemat is a unisex fragrance for fall and winter evenings, balancing fruity sweetness with spice and a touch of smoke. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with evenings and nights out leading and leisure and daily wear trailing behind. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads comfortably either way. It opens with aniseed and blueberry, fruity and lightly spiced. Rosemary and cashmere wood build a woody middle. In the base, amber, musk and sweetleaf bring a resinous, gourmand warmth, with a smoky edge in the background. Tangier Cafe and Deserto have a close profile.

Amiri

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Arabian Oud Amiri is a men's fragrance that sets a fresh citrus and spice opening against a sweet, woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind and winter getting fewer votes. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen settings. It reads as masculine and modern. Pink pepper, bergamot and mandarin orange give a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, patchouli, nutmeg and cedar build a spicy, woody backdrop. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens and sweetens the whole. Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri and Zyara Spicy Ocean have a close profile.

Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي

8.8

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Tarteel Silver / ترتيل فضي is a sweet, woody men's scent that carries a bright peach and bergamot opening through a heart of cedarwood, jasmine and lotus into sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Peach and bergamot give a fruity opening, while lotus, jasmine and cedarwood bring floral and woody tones to the heart. The base of musk, sandalwood, amber and vanilla softens it into something powdery, creamy and gourmand, with spicy and oriental touches keeping the sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, then spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. Most read it as masculine. Gaultier² and Cašmir have a close profile.

Majestic Woody Intense

8.7

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Majestic Woody Intense is a sweet, spicy and smoky woody oriental, a unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings best. Most voters pick winter and fall, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Close to half of voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. It has been discontinued. Bergamot and lemon grass open it fresh. Rosemary, lavender and davana form the heart. In the base, oud, sandalwood and vanilla settle into a resinous, smoky sweetness. Initio Oud for Greatness and Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham Oud have a close profile.

Sultani / سلطاني

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Sultani is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that opens with citrus and spice, then moves through a floral heart into a woody, sweet base. Sultani wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn behind them and winter well back. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most voted settings. Voters call its character masculine and modern. The top of tangerine, bergamot, mint, cardamom and pink pepper is bright and gently spicy. In the heart, freesia, lily of the valley and damask rose add a soft floral note. The base of ambergris, white musk, patchouli and sandalwood sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing.

Madawi (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Arabian Oud Madawi Eau de Parfum is a fresh, fruity floral with a sweet, creamy, lightly spicy side, suited to evenings and nights out. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick fall and spring, with winter close behind, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine, though a fair number of voters also call it modern. Apple blossom and peach give it a fresh, fruity top, with pineapple blossom in the heart. Wild rose, patchouli and musk in the base settle it into a woody, creamy sweetness. Note 33 Andalouse and Zyara Blush Valley have a close profile.

Blue Oud

8.2

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Blue Oud is a sweet, spicy and smoky men's fragrance that suits fall and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is worn mostly for evenings and nights out. Voters read it as mainly masculine, with a classic side as well. It opens on Cambodian oud, blue musk softens the heart, and Indian oud takes over in the base. The overall impression is sweet and spicy: woody, resinous and earthy facets build a smoky backdrop, while animal and creamy tones round out the oriental character. Khas Oud & Perfumes Special and Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Lujain have a close profile.

Kalemat الكلمات

8.4

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Arabian Oud Kalemat الكلمات is a sweet, spicy and smoky unisex scent that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with basil and frankincense; in the heart vanilla adds a soft sweetness, and the base settles into amber and oud. A woody, resinous frame carries an oriental feel, and the smoke never sits far back. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evenings and nights out lead the occasions. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters read it as masculine, though many see it as feminine. Note 33 K@limat and Guerlain Ambre Samar have a close profile.

Zumorod / زمرد

8.9

Arabian Oud · 2024

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Arabian Oud Zumorod / زمرد is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that suits cool autumn and winter evenings. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with night-out and evening wear leading and leisure time close behind. Voters lean masculine most, though feminine and modern both get a fair share. It opens with cardamom and frankincense, and the heart holds African orange blossom and caramel. Musk and Bourbon vanilla settle at the base. A floral, gourmand and powdery sweetness softens into a creamy backdrop, with the spice never fully fading. Dior Dior Addict (2014) (Eau de Parfum) and Aerin Tangier Vanille have a close profile.

Al Fareed / الفريد

8.7

Arabian Oud · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Arabian Oud Al Fareed / الفريد is a woody scent for men that sets the freshness of bergamot and pink pepper against the warmth of oud and vanilla. It opens fresh and spicy with bergamot, geranium and pink pepper. The heart adds a floral, earthy layer of violet, patchouli and ambergris. In the base, oud, vanilla and musk come forward, and the scent turns sweeter and settles into an oriental warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind. It is worn mostly for evenings and nights out, and also for daytime and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Cartier Eau de Cartier Essence de Bois and Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Aseel Special Edition / أصيل إصدار خاص

8.7

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabian Oud Aseel Special Edition / أصيل إصدار خاص is a sweet, gourmand fragrance for men that suits fall and winter best. Its longevity and sillage are rated very strong. Most voters pick fall, then winter and spring, while summer gets only a small share. It leans towards night-out and evening wear, and sits comfortably in leisure hours too. Most voters read it as masculine. It opens with orange blossom, ozone and mulberry, a fresh, floral and fruity start. In the heart, vanilla, salted caramel and rose sweeten it, with the creamy, gourmand side taking over. The base of ambergris, musk and patchouli dries down woody, spicy and oriental.

Arabian Knight Silver

8.3

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

Arabian Oud Arabian Knight Silver is a men's scent that opens fresh and settles into a sweet, woody, creamy base, leaning towards everyday wear. It begins with bergamot and geranium, then softens through amber, sandalwood and cashmere in the heart. Vanilla, patchouli and musk form the base; the fresh side recedes while sweet, spicy and oriental tones take over, with a slightly synthetic sheen alongside. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick spring, autumn and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It suits daytime, office and leisure best, with some night-out use. Most voters call it masculine. Zadig & Voltaire This Is Us! and Rasasi Daarej pour Homme have a close profile.

Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه

8.9

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Arabian Oud Jabal Tamya / خلطة العربية - جبل طميه is a unisex scent where jasmine and pink pepper open onto vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs jasmine, pink pepper and balsamic notes in a fresh, floral and spicy start. At the heart, vanilla, chestnut and cream take over, turning the scent sweet and creamy. Cashmere wood and sandalwood form a woody, oriental base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, though votes are spread fairly evenly across all four seasons. It leans towards night outs and evenings, and daily wear is not out of reach. Masculine and modern votes are level, with a solid share for feminine too.

Majestic Special Oud

8.2

Arabian Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Arabian Oud Majestic Special Oud is a unisex perfume with a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental character, built on rose, musk and oud. Oud gives it a woody, resinous base, rose adds a floral softness, and musk wraps everything in a powdery sweetness. A faint animal edge stays in the background. Its longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also gets worn for leisure. Most voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Its profile is close to Junaid Perfumes Badiah and Cartier Oud & Musc.

Rosewood (Eau de Parfum)

8.5

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Arabian Oud Rosewood Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent in which a floral, fruity character is warmed by sweet, woody and spicy tones. Bergamot, raspberry and strawberry open with a fruity brightness. In the heart rose and amber come forward, while vanilla, cedarwood and musk in the base soften everything into a powdery, oriental sweetness. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and evening and night out lead the occasions. Masculine votes edge ahead of feminine ones, yet it reads as unisex. Dior Midnight Poison and Memo Paris Granada have a close profile.

Diwan

8.4

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Arabian Oud Diwan is a unisex fragrance that carries a fresh, spicy opening of cardamom, apple and bergamot down to a sweet, woody base of vanilla and patchouli. Diwan's longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, while fall and winter lag behind. Leisure, daily wear and business are the most voted occasions. Most voters read it as masculine, though it is classed as unisex. Cardamom, apple, nutmeg and bergamot make for a fresh, citrusy, fruity start, with the spice coming from the nutmeg. Toward the heart, cashmere wood and ambergris soften it into a woody smoothness. In the base, musk, vanilla and patchouli leave a sweet, powdery, oriental trail.

Royal Oud

9.1

Arabian Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Arabian Oud Royal Oud is a men's fragrance that pairs the sweet floral side of rose with musk and a deep, woody base of Cambodian oud. Both longevity and sillage are rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring next, and it leans clearly towards evenings and nights out; daytime wear gets very few votes. Rose opens, musk sits in the heart and Cambodian oud anchors the base. The floral, fruity and sweet sides are balanced by spicy, resinous and leathery accords, while powdery and animal tones deepen the oriental character. Rasasi Maisam and Montale Intense Black Aoud have a close profile.

Arabian Knight

8.3

Arabian Oud · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Arabian Oud Arabian Knight is a unisex oriental that sets a fresh, citrusy opening against spice, sweetness and a warm woody base. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn, though spring, summer and winter sit close behind; it leans towards evening, business and daily wear. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic. It opens with lemon grass and jasmine, fresh and floral. Cinnamon and rose bring spice and flower to the heart, then amber, vanilla and cedarwood settle it into a sweet, woody base. Marbert Homme and Lattafa Ajwad have a close profile.

Taraf

8.8

Arabian Oud · 2023

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Arabian Oud Taraf is a men's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral start with a sweet, spicy and leathery base. Longevity and sillage are both rated very strong, and most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is mostly chosen for nights out, leisure time and evenings, while office wear comes last. It opens fresh with Italian bergamot and sagebrush, and rosemary and Bulgarian rose lead the heart. Cedar, leather and amber then give the dry-down a warm, sweet and leathery weight, while the fruity and oriental accords soften the line. Sphinx Black Anubis and Lubin Upper Ten (2015) have a close profile.

Ehsas Khas

8.4

Arabian Oud · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Arabian Oud Ehsas Khas is a unisex fragrance that sets citrus and aquatic freshness against the warmth of cinnamon and vanilla. Ehsas Khas is rated strong for both longevity and sillage. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer, with fewer choosing winter. It fits daily wear and leisure best, and also works for business and nights out. It doesn't lean clearly masculine or feminine. It opens with bergamot and cinnamon, fresh and spicy together. In the heart, green apple and geranium keep that freshness going. In the base, vanilla, musk and woody notes sweeten it and pull it toward a creamy, oriental warmth.

Jabal Cotton / جبل قطن خلطة العربية

9.0

Arabian Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Tarteel Gold

8.3

Arabian Oud

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Arabian Oud Tarteel Gold is a sweet, spicy and smoky oriental with a clear gourmand side, resting on woody and resinous ground. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated strong, and most voters give high marks for each. It is unisex, so it sits comfortably on anyone. It projects well, so a light hand is enough. It opens with saffron, bergamot and lemon, then cinnamon and rose come forward while iris and orange blossom soften the spicy sweetness. The base holds oud, vanilla, ambergris, patchouli and musk. Creamy vanilla and smoky oud balance each other. Amouage Outlands and Kilian Gold Knight have a close profile.