15 Best Arabian-inspired oud perfumes for men
Oud perfumes, fragrances, mists, colognes, and all sorts of olfactory sensations are a big part of Middle Eastern culture. In this region, men wear and layer scents boldly, which can include applying oil formulas and burning incense to intensify their fragrance.
Below, we’ve rounded up 15 of the best oud perfumes for men that are inspired by the region, so you can smell great wherever you go.
Les Ouds by Guerlain Paris
A pioneering fragrance collection where savoir-flair meets artistic expression, Guerlain’s prestigious L’Art & La Matière collection celebrates the first anniversary of its relaunch with the addition of three new oud fragrances: Oud Nude, Cherry Oud, and Oud Khol.
While Cherry Oud has a fruity-floral aspect and Oud Nude is warm and spicy, it is the brooding darkness of Oud Khol that reigns supreme for men, exuding sombre accents of smoky wood and leather.
“In this work on oud wood, I wanted to capture the incandescence of bakhoor, the captivating incense that has been burned for centuries in the Middle East,” says Guerlain master perfumer Thierry Wasser.
Oud Rosewood by Christian Dior
Master perfumer Francois Demachy has concocted one of the most romantic this oud perfumes for men for Dior.
Take in a fruity top note of raspberry with woody notes containing sandalwood and agarwood. What makes this scent particularly unique, though, is its base note: palisander rosewood.
Oud Immortel by Byredo
Oud Immortel has a mysterious and intense mix of incense and patchouli. Byredo never fails to create evocative oud perfumes for men that have a complex cocktail of top, heart, and base notes and this is no exception.
Straight to Heaven Oud and Musk Special Blend by Kilian
This special blend from By Kilian might be one of our favourite oud perfumes for men right now. It was created exclusively for the Middle East region. In true Kilian style, the perfume is intoxicating upon first impression with notes of patchouli, nutmeg, and cedarwood. Expect to receive plenty of compliments and queries while wearing it.
Oud Satin Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Renowned master perfumer Francis Kurkdijan’s Oud Satin Mood is a powerful oriental scent with smouldering oud wood. Finished with a splash of rose and vanilla amber, this scent comes alive with a complex yet delicate essence.
Oud Wood by Tom Ford
Tom Ford makes some of the most reliable fragrances for men, and Oud Wood is a fail-safe option that is inspired by the smoky incense of temples. Rose wood and cardamom to sandalwood and vetiver, this exotic blend of oud wood is dark, enigmatic, and sensual.
Oud and Spice by Acqua Di Parma
Italian brand Acqua Di Parma is a trail blazer in the luxury fragrance industry. This black edition of their signature bottle contains an intoxicating blend of pink pepper, raspberry, and bergamot, paired with the spice of cinnamon.
Velvet Rose and Oud Intense by Jo Malone
This rich, warm, and spicy fragrance from Jo Malone is an indulgent blend of Damask rose, oud wood, clove, and praline. This cult fragrance offers a perfect balance between sweet and spicy, giving you the sensual smell of oud rounded off with the sweetness of rose.
Marrakech Intense by Aesop
Australian skincare brand Aesop pays homage to the Moroccan city of Marrakech with this raw, smoky aroma with notes of clove, sandalwood, cardamom and bergamot. The brand prides itself on quality, using only the best ingredients making for a long-lasting sillage.
Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton
This sumptuous concoction from master perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud offers an intense yet playful fragrance, with a characteristically woody oud with hints of raspberry and benzoin, making for a transcendent and intoxicating fragrance.
The One Royal Night by Dolce & Gabbana
Exclusively made for the Middle East, this unique fragrance from Dolce & Gabbana features spicy cardamom, fresh basil as its top notes with African wild pear wood at its heart.
The Voice of the Snake by Gucci
From Gucci’s haute perfume line comes The Voice of the Snake, a deep and enchanting oud scent with patchouli and notes of saffron, housed in an opulent bottle that will no doubt become the centrepiece of your perfume collection.
Stronger With You Oud by Emporio Armani
One of the latest oud perfumes for men to hit the shelves this year, Emporio Armani takes its Stronger With You signature scent to the next level with an injection of oud and vanilla.
Confident Oud by Hugo Boss
Boss The Collection’s new line of single-ingredient perfumes are ideal if you’re looking to layer your scents to create something entirely unique.
The Night by Frederic Malle
Part of Frederic Malle’s Middle East-inspired four-fragrance Desert Gems line, The Night by Dominique Ropion is arguably one of the most expensive oud perfumes for men on the market right now and for good reason; it contains a copious amount of natural oud that has been expertly married with Turkish rose, saffron, frankincense, and sandalwood.
[Via GQ Middle East]