It’s an enigma, a fragrance that dances on its terms, embracing anyone who resonates with its rich, woody allure. This peppery, spicy-sweet rose makes the perfect pair for a very balmy and medicinal oud note that goes away with time, developing slowly on the skin and becoming slightly animalic (leather) towards the end.

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The cumin notes are wonderfully animalistic and greatly enhance the sensual properties of the fragrance. If you were expecting a loud scent, reminiscent of Oriental souks with sweaty hairy men selling you spices, you are in for a disappointment.It is in the base where the magic really happens, however: a cocktail of musk, agarwood (oud), leather, ambrette, birch, tonka bean, vanilla, nutmeg, oak moss and sandalwood. Fusing Eastern opulence with Western refinement, Thameen’s Treasure Collection looks towards the world’s most iconic jewels for its inspiration. Vegan-friendly, like all Byredo scents, it has top notes of limoncello, incense and cardamom, heart notes of agarwood (oud), patchouli, papyrus and Brazilian rosewood and an elegant oak moss and tobacco leaf base.

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Jacques Cavallier Belletrud’s complex and highly sophisticated creations for the Louis Vuitton have the ability to take you places. Great entry into the world of oud for most I would assume, not too overwhelming, I even wear it to the office from time to time. Beyond that, traces of Amouage-like incense (the highest-quality note in Versace pour Homme Oud Noir) really hit home the purpose of this being a "premium" upgrade from the usual masculine Versace fare. The exception, is the little bit at the start, but mostly just seems like more or less a non-descript "woody" smell in general to my nose. It lasts all day, it has a very complex and interesting mutation throughout the day; I love it and I hope it's here to stay.

Geranium essential oil adds a floral twang, as birch and amber in its base deliver a resinous aftertaste.

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Oud Wood is one of the most iconic eau de parfums (launched in 2007) in Tom Ford’s Private Blend scent laboratory of niche fragrances, and is considered a pioneer as one of the first marketable unisex perfumes to take on the expensive and rare oud essential oil as a key ingredient. It has bite (thanks to the citrus fruits) but dries down to a mellow spin on oud, achieved through the Earl Grey tea facets of the bergamot and cedarwood, which is dry, intensely woody and gives the brambly aspect in the base of the fragrance. A unique scent that is full of carefully-balanced contrasts; tradition and innovation, light and shadow, sophistication and invigorating freshness.Exploring fire, air, earth and water, there really is a scent to suit all tastes – the one that caught our eye was Rebel, a fragrance that invites you to transgress the mundane. Everfumed participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we get paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites.