Arabic perfume samples with oud

30 of the Arabic perfume samples name oud among their recorded notes. This guide walks through 8 of them using only what is on record: names, concentrations, note lists and tags. Nothing here is a verdict: the order is arbitrary and your skin decides.

The selection

Bujairami Mafia Boss

Bujairami Mafia Boss by Bujairami is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Spices, Bergamot, Lemon, Tobacco, Amber, Cedar and others. The scent families on record: oriental and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.

Gissah Imperial Valley

Gissah Imperial Valley is an Eau de Parfum by Gissah. The notes on record are Sicilian Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Davana, Oud, White Amber, Rosemary and others. The scent families on record: oriental and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. A paper strip shows the outline, skin shows the detail.

Alezz Oud Hersh Lahab

From Alezz Oud comes Alezz Oud Hersh Lahab, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Basil, Black Pepper, Vetiver, Timur Pepper, Grapefruit and Patchouli. Its family tags read citrus, fresh and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Give it time to settle before you judge it.

Bujairami Safari Squeeze

From Bujairami comes Bujairami Safari Squeeze, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Citrus Fruits, Mint, Berries, Coconut, Amber, Musk and Oud. Its family tags read aquatic, citrus and gourmand. Season on record: spring and summer. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

French Avenue Cosmic Tonka

French Avenue Cosmic Tonka, an Eau de Parfum from French Avenue, has Bergamot, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud), Bulgarian Rose, White Musk, Tonka Bean and others on record. The scent families on record: oriental and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Summer Oud

From Ahmed Al Maghribi comes Ahmed Al Maghribi Summer Oud, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Saffron, Rose, Incense, Oud, Amber, Leather and others. By family it is filed as floral, oriental and woody. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Your own nose gets used to a scent quickly, so ask someone near you what they notice.

Pendora Scents Noir d'Arabie

From Pendora Scents comes Pendora Scents Noir d'Arabie, a Parfum. On paper it lists Saffron, Bergamot, Oud, Bulgarian Rose, Tonka Bean, Sugarcane and others. Its family tags read amber, oriental and woody. Season on record: autumn and winter. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

French Avenue Aromatix Frostbite

French Avenue Aromatix Frostbite by French Avenue is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Blueberry, Apple, Mango, Bergamot, Cardamom, Jasmine and others. Its family tags read fresh, oriental and woody. It is listed for spring, summer and winter. The opening is the loudest part and the shortest, so let it pass before deciding.

Also in this selection: Surrati Honey Oud, Niche Emarati Khalid, Assaf Frankel Black Elixir, Bujairami Mad Love, Rasasi Hawas Lava Gold, Arabiyat Prestige Mahd Al Dhahab, Bujairami Boss Life, Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud, Bujairami The Aftermath, Rayhaan Terra.

How to test them

Use it the way you would use a full bottle, on a normal day. Ask someone you trust what they notice, because your own nose adapts quickly. Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Check it after a few minutes, around midday and in the evening.

A decant of 2, 5 or 10 ml lets you wear it on several days before you decide about a full bottle. Give every sample its own day, and come back to the one you keep thinking about. With 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial you can find out how it behaves on your skin, at your own pace.

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Questions

Which sizes do the samples come in?

Every sample comes as 2, 5 or 10 ml in a glass spray vial. The smallest is enough for a first impression, the larger ones for many wearings.

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.

What is a decant?

Perfume moved from the original bottle into a smaller vial. Ours are filled by FragranceGems into glass spray vials and labelled by us, so you can wear a perfume before you decide on a bottle.