The Perfume Library

Ahojas (Parfum)

8.9

Hind Al Oud

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Hind Al Oud Ahojas is a unisex oriental that pairs fruity sweetness with a spicy, smoky, resinous oud body. It opens on fig and honey, sweet and fruity at first. White tobacco adds a creamy softness in the heart, and oud in the base brings out the woody, smoky side. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with summer a distant last. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and masculine and feminine readings are almost evenly split, so it sits comfortably in between. Cartier Oud & Santal (Parfum) and Serge Lutens La couche du diable have a close profile.

Sheikh A (Parfum)

8.6

Hind Al Oud

Spicy · Woody · Oriental

Hind Al Oud Sheikh A (Parfum) is a spicy, woody and smoky unisex scent with an oriental, leathery character. Its notes read as a single whole rather than a top, heart and base: spices, oud and ambergris. A spicy, resinous warmth leads, oud adds a woody, smoky depth, and the animal and leathery tones reinforce the heavy, dense feel. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, while summer sits well behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and most voters read it as masculine, though it is worn as a unisex scent. Chopard Black Incense Malaki and House of Matriarch Eaglewood have a close profile.

Emarati Oud

8.4

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Emarati Oud is a unisex oriental with a sweet, spicy character, shaded by woody and floral facets. Date comes first, and violet in the heart adds a soft floral touch. Musk and vanilla in the base deepen the sweetness and close the scent with a woody, slightly animalic warmth. A fruity thread keeps the sweetness from turning heavy. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and spring also gets a fair share. It is chosen mostly for evenings, nights out and leisure time. It leans a little more masculine, though many voters find it feminine. Orientica Leather Oudh and M. Micallef Délice have a close profile.

Emarati Musk

8.3

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Emarati Musk is a sweet, creamy, lightly smoky unisex scent that suits evenings and nights out; it has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and date, a fruity, sweet start. In the heart, ylang-ylang, lotus and violet add a soft floral note. The base of vanilla, oud and musk turns resinous, smoky and animalic. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, though spring and summer get a fair share too. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads as truly unisex. Hind Al Oud Emarati Oud and Ajmal Majestic Melange have a close profile.

Al Oud

8.5

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Al Oud is a spicy, woody unisex scent that sets saffron and rose in the heart against a base of sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood. Pepper comes first, then saffron and rose take over in the heart. The base is led by sandalwood, patchouli and cedarwood; resinous, earthy and animal accords give it a dark oriental tone, while the floral side softens that weight a little. Longevity is very strong and sillage is strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, though spring and summer get a fair share too. It leans towards evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level, so it sits in between. Hind Al Oud Amber and La Manufacture Rêve Ottoman have a close profile.

Musk al Shiokh

8.1

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Musk al Shiokh is a unisex oriental that runs a floral start into a woody, spicy and smoky body. Rose comes first, then patchouli and vetiver in the heart. The base holds precious woods and musk, and the animal accord adds a warm, slightly heavy edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Voters mark all four seasons, with spring and fall slightly ahead, and lean towards evenings, nights out and leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are almost level. Hind Al Oud Sheikh Abdullah and Hind Al Oud Rose have a close profile.

Barari (Parfum)

7.9

Hind Al Oud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hind Al Oud Barari is a unisex perfume that sets a fresh, floral opening against a green, woody and animalic base. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer not far behind. It leans towards evenings, leisure time and nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it wears comfortably on either. Freesia and ginger keep the opening light and lively. In the heart, rose and violet add a soft floral note. The base is dominated by musk, patchouli, oakmoss and oud, and as it dries the green, spicy and resinous sides melt into a woody depth. Arabian Eagle Rout and Rasasi Shuhrah pour Homme have a close profile.

Musk al Molok

8.4

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hind Al Oud Musk al Molok is a unisex scent that opens floral and sweet, then deepens into musk, amber and oud, with a powdery, creamy feel. Violet comes first, and rose carries the floral heart. The base holds amber, musk and oud, where spicy, woody and oriental accords meet an animal warmth. The powdery, creamy side softens that weight. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters lean slightly towards spring and fall, and spread their picks almost evenly across evening, daily and leisure wear. Its character votes sit close between feminine and masculine. Rasasi Amber Oudh and Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc have a close profile.

Lailac

8.0

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Lailac pairs orange, osmanthus and vanilla into a sweet, floral unisex scent that leans towards evening wear. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It is mostly worn in the evening and on nights out; slightly more voters call it feminine, though plenty see it as masculine. Orange opens with a fruity freshness. Towards the heart, osmanthus adds a soft floral note and vanilla brings sweetness. In the base, musk and vetiver build a woody, faintly animalic depth, while spicy and resinous touches round out the oriental character. Armaf Gold and Rifat Ozbek Ozbek have a close profile.

Hind

8.0

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hind Al Oud Hind is an oriental unisex fragrance that sets spice, wood, resin and smoke over a floral, sweet body. It opens with milk, moves to rose at the heart and rests on oud. The milk and rose keep it soft and sweet, while the oud builds a woody, smoky, resinous base. The spicy accent stays behind the floral sweetness as a darker tone. Voters find both its longevity and its sillage strong. Most pick autumn, followed by spring and winter, and summer comes last. It reads as unisex, sitting comfortably on any skin. Roberto Cavalli Tiger Oud and Cartier Oud & Rose have a close profile.

Burgundy / برغندي

8.0

Hind Al Oud · 2014

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Burgundy / برغندي is a fruity, sweet unisex scent where cranberry, blackberry and raspberry meet vanilla and tonka bean. Cranberry, blackberry and raspberry carry the fruity side, while orange adds a little lift to the sweetness. Vanilla and tonka bean push it towards a creamy, gourmand feel, and musk and ambroxan leave a woody, slightly resinous base. Floral and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. It is chosen most for nights out and leisure time, and evenings also come up often. Widian Sahara and Initio Blessed Baraka have a close profile.

Devotion

8.3

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Devotion is a sweet, fruity and woody unisex fragrance built around blueberry, vanilla and oud. Devotion has strong longevity and strong sillage. Most voters pick autumn and winter, spring comes close behind, and few choose summer. It leans towards evenings and nights out, and it also works for leisure. It is unisex, though voters read it as somewhat more feminine. Blueberry opens the scent on a sweet, fruity note, and vanilla in the heart softens it into a powdery warmth. Oud in the base brings out the woody, oriental side, while the floral accord stays lightly over the top. Cartier Oud Vanillé and Amado Arabian Rose have a close profile.

Kohl

7.8

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Kohl is a unisex scent that pairs a spicy, fruity opening of saffron and mandarin orange with a warm base of oud, musk and amber, with a strong floral heart. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, though the split across seasons is fairly even, and they pick it mostly for evenings and leisure time. It is called feminine and masculine in nearly equal measure, so it sits between the two. Saffron and mandarin orange open on a spicy, lightly fruity note. Geranium, jasmine and rose build a floral heart. The base dries down to oud, musk and amber, woody, resinous and sweet, with an animal edge. Fragrance Du Bois Oud Noir Intense and Marc Gebauer Arabian King have a close profile.

Sheikh Abdullah

6.8

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Sheikh Abdullah is a unisex scent in which a floral rose is weighed down by spice, smoke and resin, leaving a woody, earthy character; it has been discontinued. It opens on rose, moves to patchouli in the heart and rests on musk at the base. The floral side sits over a spicy, smoky ground; oriental and resinous accords keep it dark, and an animal note can be felt underneath. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, though these ratings come from a small number of voters. Voters lean towards winter and fall, and towards evenings and nights out. More call it masculine than feminine, but the feminine vote is sizeable, so it sits between the two. Hind Al Oud Rose and Taif Al-Emarat UAE Oud have a close profile.

Rose

8.1

Hind Al Oud

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Rose is a unisex fragrance that opens fresh and floral and leans sweet, powdery and lightly spicy, suiting evenings and relaxed days across all four seasons. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the sample is small, so that is worth reading with some caution. Season votes split almost evenly between spring, summer, autumn and winter. Leisure, night out and evening wear are chosen about equally, with fewer voters picking it for the office. Most voters read it as feminine, yet it is classed as unisex. It opens on rose, moves to patchouli in the heart and settles on musk. A fresh, floral start gives way to a sweet, powdery body, with oriental, spicy and animal accords adding depth underneath. Hind Al Oud Sheikh Abdullah and Ikiryō Pearl have a close profile.

Bass Ketha

7.7

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Bass Ketha is a unisex perfume built on saffron, jasmine and leather, with a spicy, smoky character that suits evenings and nights out. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings deserve some caution. Most voters point to evening and night out, with leisure wear not far behind. Masculine and feminine votes are level, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with saffron, which gives a spicy warmth. The heart brings jasmine and frankincense: the floral side meets a resinous softness. At the base, leather and ambergris carry it into a woody, sweet and smoky oriental mood, with a faint fruity edge along the way.

Kheneen Al Fekr

8.3

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Kheneen Al Fekr is a unisex fragrance that ties a floral, fruity sweetness to the smoky, resinous depth of oud. It opens with star anise, which gives a spicy first impression, and cherry blossom in the heart carries the scent into a sweet, floral and fruity register. Oud takes over in the base: woody, earthy and smoky, rounded by creamy and animal tones over an oriental foundation. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong, so a light hand may be enough. Its dense build suits cooler weather and evenings, though there are no season votes to confirm it. It sits between masculine and feminine. Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Myan Oud and Fragrance Du Bois Pure Oud have a close profile.

Barrad

7.9

Hind Al Oud

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Hind Al Oud Barrad is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with bergamot, lavender and lemon; it has been discontinued. The top is bergamot, lavender, lemon and pineapple, so citrus and fruit come first. Lily and rose form the heart, and musk, sandalwood and ambergris sit in the base. Fresh, aquatic and green accords dominate, with a woody, resinous warmth behind them. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though only a few people have voted, so treat that with some caution. The fresh character suits warm weather, while the woody, ambergris base lets it carry into cooler days too. It reads as unisex. Armaf Le Parfait pour Homme and Rasasi Al Wisam Day have a close profile.

Masa'ey (Parfum)

7.1

Hind Al Oud

Fresh · Floral · Green

Hind Al Oud Masa'ey (Parfum) is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, floral opening over a woody base of leather and vetiver. Mandarin orange and nutmeg give a bright, spiced start, while carnation and violet add a soft floral heart. At the base, leather, vetiver and cashmere wood form a woody, slightly oriental ground. The accords also bring green and fruity touches against a sweet side, with a resinous depth underneath. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. It reads comfortably on both men and women. Câline Intense Gold and Dior Aqua Fahrenheit have a close profile.

Oud Zayed / عود زايد

8.5

Hind Al Oud

Green · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Oud Zayed / عود زايد is a unisex woody-oriental scent built on oud, amber and cashmere wood. The notes read as one block rather than in stages: the resinous, earthy and slightly animalic side of oud leads, amber adds warmth, and cashmere wood softens the woody base. Green and spicy accents loosen the heavier picture, while a chypre dryness gives the scent its backbone. Voters rate its longevity as very strong and its sillage as strong, though the number of votes is small, so take that with caution. It is dense and noticeable, so it sits more comfortably in cooler weather and in the evening. It is not tied to either gender and suits anyone who likes oud.

Dalaa

7.2

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Dalaa is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, spicy character over a woody, powdery and resinous base. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these scores are a rough guide only. It opens with lemon and pepper, bright and slightly sharp. The heart turns floral and powdery with iris and hyacinth. In the base, patchouli and vetiver give it a woody, earthy footing, and the oriental, resinous side comes forward. Lubin Galaor and Fragonard Rêve Indien have a close profile.

Misstake

7.8

Hind Al Oud · 2014

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Hind Al Oud Misstake is a floral, powdery fragrance for women, with a spicy, woody side running through it. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Almost all voters find the longevity high. It is described as a feminine fragrance. Rose, powdery notes and woody notes shape the scent. The rose sets the floral tone, the powdery notes soften it, and the woody notes give it a warm base. Creamy and spicy accents round the whole thing off. Al Rehab Golden (Eau de Parfum) and Maison Mounkam Vanille Coco have a close profile.

Pink Musk

7.4

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Hind Al Oud Pink Musk is a unisex scent that leans towards evenings and nights out, setting a sweet, floral side against a woody base; it has been discontinued. Jasmine comes first, cashmere wood forms a soft woody heart, and oud weighs heaviest in the base. The accords pair sweet, spicy and powdery tones with resinous, animal and oriental ones, giving a floral scent that stays warm and dense. Most voters pick it for evenings and nights out, with some leisure use; daily and office wear are far less common. Votes are spread evenly across all four seasons. Being unisex, it suits men and women alike. Its profile is close to Mugler Alien Oud Majestueux and Hind Al Oud Zayed Attr.

Serri Ana

9.3

Hind Al Oud

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Hind Al Oud Serri Ana is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built on almond blossom, honey and oud. Almond blossom comes first; honey in the heart softens it into a gourmand sweetness, and oud in the base adds an earthy, woody, resinous depth. Floral and fruity touches sit inside the sweetness, while the spicy and animal sides strengthen its oriental character. Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so those ratings are best read with caution. Its dense, warm build suits cooler weather, and it can be worn by men and women alike. Khaltat Enchantment Oud and Serge Lutens La couche du diable have a close profile.