With the aromas from Arabia filtering through into contemporary fragrance, StyleNest have rounded up the best oud perfumes.
Oud begins as a dark resin, produced by the Agarwood tree in defence of mould. Produced from Agarwood after the tree becomes infected with a mould. Rich in scent and with a hefty price tag, oud oozes luxury and will guarantee to make heads turn and noses wander. From spicy blends to citrus scents, the precious blend of oud is transformed for every occasion, woman and mood.
Creed Royal Oud
A family brand, of currently seven generations, the Creed family know a thing or two about fragrance. Inspired by exotic Arabian nights, Royal Oud brings you a fragrance filled with zesty lemon, pink pepper and bergamot along with notes of bitter galbanum, Lebanese cedar and a base of sultry sandalwood, musk and of course oud. Oriental, complex and exotic, this feminine and sensual scent will transport its wearer back to a more mysterious time.
Roja Parfums Amber Oud
Warm and oriental, Roja’s Amber Oud makes for the ideal evening scent blended with rare oud enveloped in rose, jasmine and ylang ylang for a feminine touch. The base notes of cedarwood, sandalwood, Casmir wood, nutmeg and saffron add richness and warmth to the fragrance keeping it sensual and spicy.
Oud and Bergamot Cologne
Middle Eastern oud blended with a fresh orange granite accord for a zesty and crisp fragrance with an alluring undertone that can be worn all summer long.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Eau de Parfum
Spellbinding, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Eau de Parfum is created from saffron and oud from Laos, cedar wood from Morocco, patchouli from Singapore and elemi gum from the Philippines. Using only the finest ingredients from across the world, Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Eau de Parfum offers a sensual and oriental touch for its wearer.
Le Labo Oud
A spicy blend of Agarwood, cedar atlas, incense, patchouli, black pepper, saffron and gajac creates this rich and oriental inspired scent.
Kilian Musk Oud Eau de Parfum
Opening with a sparkling citrus note of lemon and mandarin, enveloping into a warm spicy note of cardamom and coriander with a heart of roses, this fresh and spicy fragrance makes for a warm and summery fragrance.
Tom Ford
Blended with exotic rose wood and cardamom and Chinese pepper to add a touch of spice, and vetiver, vanilla and amber for a feminine undertone, Tom Ford’s fragrance oozes femininity and sensuality.
So Oud Ouris
Oud Ouris embodies the rich fruity scents of peach, blackcurrant and plum, blended with soft jasmine and pollen accord, with fresh hints white cedar and creamy notes of iris mutter and almond cream for a unique feminine fragrance.
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