Alpha Aoud
8.0The Dua Brand · 2017
Floral · Spicy · Woody
The Dua Brand Alpha Aoud is a unisex scent led by oud, patchouli and vetiver, dense with spice, resin and smoke.
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.