Woody Oud | Eau De Parfum 80ml | By Maison Alhambra

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For the wearer, we could talk about an aromachology effect; what oud can bring to a perfume in a more subtle and artistic creation is a feeling of luxury, status, arcane magic or mystery. The apple blossom in the heart note gives it a zingy kick and makes it a year-round woody favourite of mine. Composed by in-house perfumer, Delphine Jelk, it uses oud Assam, from the forests of Bangladesh which has been sustainably-sourced; for every tree felled, twenty more are planted.

Cedarwood, patchouli from Indonesia and sandalwood from New Caledonia play a secondary but important role in accentuating the fragrance’s woody profile. The wood sage at the base of this fragrance gives it an earthy scent, while the freshness is brought out by the sea salt. It comes as no surprise, then, that its unique but very wearable interpretation of the oud ingredient, part of the Signatures of the Sun collection, would make our list as an ease-in for any agarwood (oud) virgins.An ode to the "spirit of the American West," it's a memorable blend of cardamom, violet accord, leather, and sandalwood, making for a woodsy scent that's intoxicating and cool. Created by Pierre Negrin, this one – mysterious and moody, and inspired by a smoky journey through the misty mountains of Borneo – has loads of masculine bravado. A hint of juniper gives it an aromatic, gin-like quality, while cedarwood adds some freshness and a hint of spice.

This post may have affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission on purchases through the links (at no extra cost to you). Usually going hand in hand with spicy, ambery and musky notes they also have a lot of depth, but I think they can be really cosy and comforting, too. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests.Opening with orange and crisp bergamot, to contrast with the headiness of rare oud wood resin, this hypnotic, mysterious and smoky elixir is one of the jewels in Jo Malone London’s crown of highly concentrated Cologne Intense formulas, a range that is inspired by and uses ingredients gathered from around the globe. Created by Pierre Montale, best known as the first French perfumer to base a line on Aouds, this fragrance is a soliflore deep dive into oud.

Fusing French heritage and tradition with a touch of modernity, it has been composed using the finest raw materials with a 25 per cent concentration to give it staying power and has a feel of luxury and prestige. We then cross referenced our expert-recommended picks with top-rated options that have garnered five-star reviews or top honors from our staff. Matthew Milèo, a chemist, former in-house fragrance expert for Chanel, and founder of the luxe oud-based skincare line, Milèo New York, told us that "because of the nature of fabric, it only catches some parts of the perfume and not the entire accord—which is why fragrances can smell more powdery on clothes.

I’ve been a fan of Byredo’s Super Cedar for years but only tried the super popular Mojave Ghost recently, and I’ve gone back to it time and again. It’s also easy to wear during the colder months, whether at work or going out for drinks in the evening. Wrapped in a gorgeous bottle that’ll hog the dressing table limelight, this rich scent from Guerlain is ideal for anyone who likes deeper scents paired with more romantic florals.