The Perfume Library

Oud Satin

7.9

Ministry of Oud · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ministry of Oud Oud Satin is a floral, sweet unisex scent in which oud is softened by rose and vanilla, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. Bulgarian rose and oud lead the opening. Benzoin and Turkish rose follow in the heart, sweetening it and adding a creamy softness. Violet and vanilla settle in the base, while spicy and woody touches keep the oriental character. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring not far behind. It suits night-out and evening wear far more than daytime or office use. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, which fits its unisex character.

Oud Royal

8.0

Ministry of Oud · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Ministry of Oud Oud Royal is a unisex scent that sets the bright opening of pink pepper, lemon and Sicilian bergamot against the warmth of oud and sandalwood. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it neither whispers nor fills a room. Voters spread it fairly evenly across daytime, evening, nights out and leisure, and the office is not far behind. It suits men and women alike. The top notes of pink pepper, lemon and Sicilian bergamot bring freshness and spice. In the heart, cedar, galbanum and angelica make a green, woody transition. In the base, musk, sandalwood and oud carry it into a resinous, oriental warmth. Harry Lehmann HL.22 and Alexandria Fragrances Royalty have a close profile.

Thailand Oud in Cairo

7.8

Ministry of Oud · 2021

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ministry of Oud Thailand Oud in Cairo is a sweet, spicy and smoky oud with a dense, resinous and leathery character, worn comfortably by anyone. Both longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters score longevity high. There are no season or occasion votes, but its heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings, and it reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine. It opens with leather, cinnamon and cardamom, a warm spiciness. The heart adds myrrh, tobacco, frankincense and Atlas cedar, resinous and smoky. In the base, Thai and Cambodian oud rest on earthy patchouli and cypriol, drying down sweet and woody. Xerjoff Luxor and Dior Fahrenheit Absolute have a close profile.

Amber Oud

8.0

Ministry of Oud · 2020

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ministry of Oud Amber Oud is a unisex fragrance that ties oud, benzoin and patchouli to a fresh opening of bergamot and lime. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good and find the value for money high. The number of votes is small, so this view is not yet settled. It sits comfortably on both men and women. The top is bergamot, lime and lemon, which gives a fresh, bright start. In the heart, jasmine, May rose, fig and ylang-ylang add a floral, fruity softness. The base settles into oud, benzoin, patchouli, saffron and cinnamon, leaning spicy, woody and oriental.

Nile Whispers

6.9

Ministry of Oud · 2025

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Ministry of Oud Nile Whispers is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex fragrance that pairs saffron, date and caramel with patchouli, benzoin and leather. Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong; the sample is small, but most voters score both high. A dense build means even a single spray makes itself known. It reads as unisex. It opens with bergamot, saffron and date, moving into a heart of patchouli, cinnamon, magnolia and caramel. The base holds benzoin, musk, vanilla, leather and oakmoss. A sweet, spicy body carries resinous, earthy, smoky and leathery tones, with a faint animal edge in the background.

Strictly Oud

7.2

Ministry of Oud · 2021

Floral · Spicy · Woody

Ministry of Oud Strictly Oud is a dense unisex scent with a woody, spicy character, shaped by smoky and resinous tones. Voters rate its longevity as strong and its sillage as good, so it stays on skin for a long time and projects comfortably. Its unisex build suits both men and women. The number of votes is small, so these impressions are only a rough guide. Saffron and Turkish rose open it, setting a spicy start softened by a floral touch. Oud takes the heart, with sandalwood and frankincense underneath. The oriental and animal accords give it its dark, heavy side. The Dua Brand Dawn and Alexandria Fragrances Sahara Nights have a close profile.

Oud Indonesian

7.4

Ministry of Oud · 2020

Floral · Woody · Oriental

Ministry of Oud Oud Indonesian sets a floral opening on a woody, oriental base, and it is cut for men and women alike. Longevity and sillage are both rated as good, and some voters find the staying power high. With so few votes, there is no clear read on season or occasion, but its unisex build lets it suit anyone. Rose and bergamot open the scent, the rose carrying the floral side while the bergamot brightens it. Patchouli in the heart adds an earthy depth. As it dries, amber and oud come forward, settling into a warm, woody, oriental character. Arabian Oud Oriental Oud and Buly Oud de Médine have a close profile.

Greatest

8.3

Ministry of Oud · 2020

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Ministry of Oud Greatest is a sweet, spicy and smoky oud fragrance with a resinous, woody and earthy build, an intense oriental character worn by anyone. It opens with saffron, nutmeg and lavender, a spicy, lightly aromatic start. Oud takes over in the heart, while patchouli and musk settle it onto an earthy, creamy base. Floral and powdery touches soften the animal and smoky sides. Voters find the longevity strong and the sillage good, though with few votes this is only a first impression. Its dense, heavy character suits cooler weather and evenings best. Those after a similar profile may also look at Initio Oud for Greatness and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Royale.

Ministry of Oud · 2025

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Ministry of Oud · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Ministry of Oud · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Ministry of Oud · 2025